50815 Urine shunt to intestine
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.
In Plain Language
creating a pathway for urine to drain into the intestine
Clinical Context
Indicated for bladder removal, neurogenic bladder, or severe bladder dysfunction. Provides non-continent drainage alternative.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.70 |
| Total RVU | 21.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 21.70, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50815?
CPT 50815 (Urine shunt to intestine) is a Surgery code. Creation of urinary shunt, rerouting urine to intestine via ureteral anastomosis to create a non-continent urinary diversion.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50815?
The work RVU for CPT 50815 is 21.70. This code is primarily used by Urology, Colorectal Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50815 used?
Indicated for bladder removal, neurogenic bladder, or severe bladder dysfunction. Provides non-continent drainage alternative.
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