50820 Construct bowel bladder
Also known as: ileal neobladder, ileal bladder, continent ileal reservoir
Construction of ileal bladder (ileal neobladder), surgical creation of a continent urinary reservoir from ileum with ureteral implantation.
Clinical Context
Performed after cystectomy for bladder cancer or severe bladder dysfunction. Provides continence and allows catheterizable pouch creation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.57 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.25 |
| Total RVU | 35.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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