51575 Removal of bladder & nodes
Also known as: radical cystectomy, cystectomy with PLND, cystoprostatectomy with lymphadenectomy
Removal of bladder with pelvic lymph node dissection, total cystectomy with en bloc removal of regional lymph nodes for cancer staging.
Clinical Context
Standard surgical treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Lymphadenectomy provides staging and oncologic control.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 33.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.57 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.28 |
| Total RVU | 48.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.