51100 Drainage bladder by needle
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: needle cystostomy, percutaneous bladder drainage, needle drainage
Drainage of bladder by needle aspiration, percutaneous needle puncture of bladder to relieve acute retention.
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for acute urinary retention when catheterization not feasible. Temporary decompression; more definitive treatment required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 2.23 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$74.48
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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