CPT® Code 50700

The procedure described by CPT® Code 50700 refers to ureteroplasty, which is a surgical intervention aimed at repairing the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. This operation is typically indicated when there is a stricture, or narrowing, of the ureter due to injury, disease, or congenital abnormalities. During ureteroplasty, the surgeon exposes the ureter and isolates the affected segment that is narrowed or damaged. The specific technique used for the plastic repair of the ureter can vary based on the nature of the abnormality present. One common method employed is Z-plasty, which involves making horizontal and oblique incisions around the narrowed area. These incisions create flaps of tissue that can be rotated and reattached, effectively widening the lumen of the ureter at the site of the stricture. This surgical approach not only alleviates the obstruction but also aims to restore normal urinary flow, thereby improving the patient's overall renal function and health.