51700 Irrigation of bladder
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: bladder irrigation, bladder lavage, CBI
Irrigation of bladder, mechanical cleansing or therapeutic irrigation of bladder to remove debris, blood clots, or sediment.
Clinical Context
Therapeutic procedure for hematuria, blood clot evacuation, or post-operative bladder cleaning. Typically minor procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 2.34 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$78.16
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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