50845 Appendico-vesicostomy
Also known as: appendicovesicostomy, Mitrofanoff stoma, appendix stoma
Appendicovesicostomy (creation of Mitrofanoff stoma), surgical creation of catheterizable urinary outlet using appendix implanted into bladder or pouch.
Clinical Context
Performed in neurogenic bladder or continent diversion cases where patient desires catheterizable outlet. Appendix provides continent mechanism.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.82 |
| Total RVU | 33.79 |
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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