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50815 Urine shunt to intestine

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: ureteral diversion, intestinal shunt, urinary conduit creation

Creation of urinary shunt, rerouting urine to intestine via ureteral anastomosis to create a non-continent urinary diversion.

Clinical Context

Indicated for bladder removal, neurogenic bladder, or severe bladder dysfunction. Provides non-continent drainage alternative.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU21.70
Practice Expense RVU8.37
Malpractice RVU2.78
Total RVU32.85

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,097.19

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyColorectal Surgery

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