50830 Revise urine flow
Also known as: revision urinary diversion, revision neobladder, revision conduit
Revision of urinary diversion, correcting or modifying previously constructed bowel urinary reservoir or conduit.
In Plain Language
surgically fixing or improving an existing urine drainage system
Clinical Context
Performed for complications such as stenosis, fistula, incontinence, or malfunction of prior diversion. Highest RVU of diversion codes due to complexity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 32.93 |
| Total RVU | 32.93 |
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 32.93, this code ranks in the 94th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50830?
CPT 50830 (Revise urine flow) is a Surgery code. Revision of urinary diversion, correcting or modifying previously constructed bowel urinary reservoir or conduit.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50830?
The work RVU for CPT 50830 is 32.93. This code is primarily used by Urology, Colorectal Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50830 used?
Performed for complications such as stenosis, fistula, incontinence, or malfunction of prior diversion. Highest RVU of diversion codes due to complexity.
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