51570 Removal of bladder
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: total cystectomy, bladder removal, cystectomy
Removal of bladder (total cystectomy), complete surgical excision of bladder for cancer or end-stage dysfunction.
Clinical Context
Indicated for invasive bladder cancer, severely dysfunctional bladder, or intractable pain. Requires urinary diversion (ileal conduit or neobladder).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.45 |
| Total RVU | 39.05 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,304.27
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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