51045 Incise bladder/drainage ureter
Also known as: cystotomy for ureteral drainage, bladder incision for ureteral obstruction
Incision of bladder with drainage of ureteral obstruction, surgical opening of bladder to relieve ureteral obstruction or drain ureteral calculus.
Clinical Context
Used for acute ureteral obstruction with need for urgent decompression. Provides direct access to relieve obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.22 |
| Total RVU | 13.67 |
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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