50860 Transplant ureter to skin
Also known as: ureterocutaneostomy, ureter to skin, cutaneous ureterostomy
Transplantation of ureter to skin, creating a ureterocutaneostomy to externalize urine drainage through a skin opening.
In Plain Language
bringing the ureter to the skin surface
Clinical Context
Rarely performed, used in select cases with limited life expectancy or where other diversions contraindicated. Simple conduit for urine drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.65 |
| Total RVU | 16.65 |
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 16.65, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 50860?
CPT 50860 (Transplant ureter to skin) is a Surgery code. Transplantation of ureter to skin, creating a ureterocutaneostomy to externalize urine drainage through a skin opening.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 50860?
The work RVU for CPT 50860 is 16.65. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 50860 used?
Rarely performed, used in select cases with limited life expectancy or where other diversions contraindicated. Simple conduit for urine drainage.
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