FeeBase
Log inGet started
Menu

CPT code 50706: Ureteral dilation, balloon technique2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in King County, WA

Reports balloon dilation of a narrowed ureter as an add-on during a primary ureteral procedure, with imaging guidance included when performed.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality1K Medicare services in 2024

In King County, WA, Medicare pays $945.39 for 50706 in the office and $163.02 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$945.39Office (non-facility)
$163.02Hospital or facility
+19.2%vs the national office rate ($792.94)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 50706 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 50706 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in King County, WA
  2. What 50706 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 50706 covers

A urologist uses an endoluminal balloon to widen a narrowed segment of the ureter, including a stricture near the ureteropelvic junction. The balloon is positioned across the narrowing and expanded; fluoroscopy or contrast imaging may guide placement and confirm the treated segment. This service is generally performed in an operating room as part of a larger ureteral procedure, rather than as a stand-alone service.

Report 50706 only with a primary procedure, and document the ureteral stricture, its location, the balloon dilation performed, and the associated primary service. Imaging guidance is included when performed. CMS treats payment for this add-on as falling within the primary procedure’s global period. For bilateral dilation reported with modifier 50, CMS pays 150% of the unilateral amount.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How King County, WA compares for 50706

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 50706 runs from $693.89 in Arkansas to $1,089.87 in San Benito County, CA. King County, WA pays $945.39. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

50706 in King County, WA vs other payment areas
  1. King County, WA · this page$945.39
  2. Rest of Washington · Washington$826.01−$119.38
  3. Los Angeles, CA · California$913.34−$32.05
  4. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$917.82−$27.57
  5. Miami, FL · Florida$840.74−$104.65
  6. Chicago, IL · Illinois$814.82−$130.57
  7. Manhattan, NY · New York$915.06−$30.33

Other areas in Washington first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

50706 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlaskaAlaska$891.34$212.27
AlabamaAlabama$705.08$147.16
ArkansasArkansas$693.89$146.18
ArizonaArizona$770.65$152.79
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$852.85$154.01
Chico, CACalifornia$851.60$152.77
El Centro, CACalifornia$851.67$152.83
Fresno, CACalifornia$851.60$152.77

50706 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

MEWIVTNHMTNDMNMINYMARIWAIDWYSDIAILINOHPANJCTORNVUTCONEMOKYWVVAMDDECAAZNMKSOKARTNNCSCDCTXLAMSALGAFLAKHI

Explore a state

Local rates. Clear comparisons.

Hover or focus a tile to see its rate range. Select it to open the state’s fee schedule.

$693.89

$970.73

Color shows the midpoint of each state’s locality range.

View every state and territory as a table
50706 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$891.341
AL$705.081
AR$693.891
AZ$770.651
CA$851.60–$1,089.8729
CO$833.371
CT$848.751
DC$917.821
DE$784.311
FL$770.99–$840.743
GA$724.79–$806.552
GU$876.951
HI$876.951
IA$728.981
ID$733.291
IL$743.63–$822.074
IN$738.061
KS$723.231
KY$719.031
LA$717.00–$756.142
MA$826.87–$923.642
MD$800.92–$917.823
ME$735.33–$781.992
MI$737.69–$779.402
MN$802.301
MO$702.15–$761.513
MS$698.271
MT$792.911
NC$744.091
ND$784.801
NE$733.961
NH$818.091
NJ$859.51–$906.532
NM$741.301
NV$791.311
NY$756.10–$936.465
OH$736.031
OK$719.761
OR$786.25–$864.162
PA$738.45–$824.682
PR$799.941
RI$815.441
SC$741.081
SD$783.841
TN$726.961
TX$732.99–$829.638
UT$752.221
VA$777.77–$917.822
VI$799.941
VT$779.621
WA$826.01–$945.392
WI$755.941
WV$712.991
WY$789.381

See 50706 in every payment locality

How the 50706 rate is calculated

Each of 50706’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 50706

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work3.71

3.71 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense19.62

19.62 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.41

0.41 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

23.7400

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$792.94

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact King County, WA inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

5,974

Code
50706
Physician work
3.71
Practice expense
19.62
Malpractice
0.41

GPCI2026.csv

108

Locality
King County, WA
Physician work
1.050
Practice expense
1.227
Malpractice
0.817
Office calculation for 50706 in King County, WA
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work3.71× 1.0503.8955
Practice expense19.62× 1.22724.0737
Malpractice0.41× 0.8170.3350
Total RVUs28.3042
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, King County, WA$945.39

Office: (3.71 × 1.05 + 19.62 × 1.227 + 0.41 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $945.39

Facility: (3.71 × 1.05 + 0.53 × 1.227 + 0.41 × 0.817) × $33.4009 = $163.02

Open 50706 in the RVU calculator

Payment rules and modifiers for 50706

The CMS indicators that decide how 50706 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 50706

Ureteral dilation, balloon technique

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global periodZZZAdd-on code: falls within the primary procedure’s global period.
Multiple procedures0No multiple-procedure reduction.
Bilateral (modifier 50)1Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 50 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

50706 without 50 · national office

$792.94

Ureteral dilation, balloon technique

50706-50 · Bilateral: 150%

$1,189.41

Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).

When to use modifier 50

Codes related to 50706

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 50706
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, King County, WA
Add-on codes
50544Pyeloplasty, laparoscopic approachLaparoscopic pyeloplasty may be the primary procedure accompanying balloon dilation.No office rate
50949Laparoscopic ureter surgery, unlisted procedureAn unlisted laparoscopic procedure code may serve as the primary service when appropriate.No office rate
Used instead
52341Ureteral stricture treatment, cystoscopic approachEndoscopic treatment of a ureteral stricture is reported as a primary service in a different approach.No office rate
52342UPJ stricture treatment, without ureteroscopyEndoscopic treatment of a ureteropelvic junction stricture is a distinct primary-service approach.No office rate

How 50706 has changed in King County, WA

50706 · Office / nonfacility

$945.39

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $23.49 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $921.90 to $945.39 (2.5%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $921.90changed to$945.39

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 3.80 changed to 3.71
    • Practice expense RVU 19.84 changed to 19.62
    • Malpractice RVU 0.39 changed to 0.41
    • Work GPCI 1.043 changed to 1.050
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.220 changed to 1.227
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.853 changed to 0.817

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $973.78changed to$921.90

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 20.45 changed to 19.84
    • Malpractice RVU 0.40 changed to 0.39

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $957.89changed to$973.78

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $1009.77changed to$957.89

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 21.16 changed to 20.45
    • Malpractice RVU 0.38 changed to 0.40
    • Work GPCI 1.039 changed to 1.043
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.207 changed to 1.220
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.815 changed to 0.853

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $1046.97changed to$1009.77

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 21.82 changed to 21.16
    • Malpractice RVU 0.34 changed to 0.38
    • Work GPCI 1.036 changed to 1.039
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.194 changed to 1.207
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.776 changed to 0.815

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $1116.89changed to$1046.97

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 23.29 changed to 21.82

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $1115.44changed to$1116.89

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 22.82 changed to 23.29
    • Work GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.036
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.170 changed to 1.194
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.854 changed to 0.776

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $1113.12changed to$1115.44

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 23.27 changed to 22.82
    • Work GPCI 1.027 changed to 1.031
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.146 changed to 1.170
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.931 changed to 0.854

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $1139.62changed to$1113.12

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 23.95 changed to 23.27
    • Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.34

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $1147.07changed to$1139.62

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 24.14 changed to 23.95
    • Malpractice RVU 0.39 changed to 0.33
    • Work GPCI 1.026 changed to 1.027
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.151 changed to 1.146
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.713 changed to 0.931

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $872.84changed to$1147.07

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 17.58 changed to 24.14
    • Malpractice RVU 0.36 changed to 0.39
    • Work GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.026
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.155 changed to 1.151
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.495 changed to 0.713

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    No ratechanged to$872.84

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: No rate

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$945.39$163.02RVU26D
2026-07-01$945.39$163.02RVU26C
2026-04-01$945.39$163.02RVU26B
2026-01-01$945.39$163.02RVU26A
2025-10-01$921.90$182.37RVU25D
2025-07-01$921.90$182.37RVU25C
2025-04-01$921.90$182.37RVU25B
2025-01-01$921.90$182.37RVU25A
2024-10-01$973.78$185.93RVU24D
2024-07-01$973.78$185.93RVU24C
2024-04-01$973.78$185.93RVU24B
2024-03-09$973.78$185.93RVU24AR
2024-01-01$957.89$182.90RVU24A
2023-10-01$1,009.77$188.46RVU23D
2023-07-01$1,009.77$188.46RVU23C
2023-04-01$1,009.77$188.46RVU23B
2023-01-01$1,009.77$188.46RVU23A
2022-10-01$1,046.97$190.41RVU22D
2022-07-01$1,046.97$190.41RVU22C
2022-04-01$1,046.97$190.41RVU22B
2022-01-01$1,046.97$190.41RVU22A
2021-10-01$1,116.89$192.82RVU21D
2021-07-01$1,116.89$192.82RVU21C
2021-04-01$1,116.89$192.82RVU21B
2021-01-01$1,116.89$192.82RVU21A
2020-10-01$1,115.44$200.85RVU20D
2020-07-01$1,115.44$200.85RVU20C
2020-04-01$1,115.44$200.85RVU20B
2020-01-01$1,115.44$200.85RVU20A
2019-10-01$1,113.12$200.38RVU19D
2019-07-01$1,113.12$200.38RVU19C
2019-04-01$1,113.12$200.38RVU19B
2019-01-01$1,113.12$200.38RVU19A
2018-10-01$1,139.62$201.06RVU18D
2018-07-01$1,139.62$201.06RVU18C
2018-04-01$1,139.62$201.06RVU18B
2018-01-01$1,139.62$201.06RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$1,147.07$202.36RVU17D
2017-07-01$1,147.07$202.36RVU17C
2017-04-01$1,147.07$202.36RVU17B
2017-01-01$1,147.07$202.36RVU17A
2016-10-01$872.84$198.36RVU16D
2016-07-01$872.84$198.36RVU16C
2016-04-01$872.84$198.36RVU16B
2016-01-01$872.84$198.36RVU16A
2015-10-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU15D
2015-07-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU15C
2015-04-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU15B
2015-01-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU15A
2014-10-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU14D
2014-07-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU14C
2014-04-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU14B
2014-01-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU14A
2013-10-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU13D
2013-07-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU13C
2013-04-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU13B
2013-01-01Not in this releaseNot in this releaseRVU13AR

Price 50706 for an earlier date of service

Where the King County, WA rate applies

King County, WA is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 63 cities and communities in Washington. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Seattle
  • Algona
  • Ames Lake
  • 50706 in Auburn · multiple payment areas
  • Baring
  • Beaux Arts Village
  • Bellevue
  • Black Diamond

Browse all communities in Washington

50706 billing questions

Can 50706 be billed by itself?

No. It is an add-on code and must be reported with an eligible primary procedure; document that procedure and the balloon dilation performed.

How does this differ from endoscopic treatment of a ureteral stricture?

Code 50706 identifies balloon dilation as an add-on during a primary ureteral procedure. Codes such as 52341 describe endoscopic treatment of a ureteral stricture as the primary service.

Is imaging guidance separately reported with 50706?

Imaging guidance, including fluoroscopy or contrast imaging when performed, is included in this code’s service.

How is bilateral balloon dilation reported?

When the procedure is bilateral, report modifier 50. CMS pays 150% of the unilateral amount.

What documentation supports reporting 50706?

Document the stricture’s ureteral location, the balloon dilation and any imaging guidance performed, and the primary procedure reported with the add-on.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 50706PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 5,974 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for King County, WAGPCI2026.csv, line 108 (RVU26D)

Open CMS sourceHow we calculate rates

Did this answer your question about what 50706 pays in King County, WA?

Tell us what you were actually trying to work out. We’ll answer you directly, or build the page that does.

Fee sheets · Coming soon

Put 50706 and the rest of your codes on one sheet

Your codes at your locality, with payer contracts beside Medicare.

Join the waitlist