51101 Drainage bladder by trocar/catheter
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: percutaneous cystostomy, trocar drainage, suprapubic catheter
Drainage of bladder by trocar or catheter, percutaneous placement of drainage catheter via trocar technique for bladder decompression.
Clinical Context
Used for acute retention, inoperable cases, or when urethral catheterization contraindicated. Provides temporary or long-term drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.99 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.55 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 4.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$155.98
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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