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51720 Treatment of bladder lesion

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: cystoscopic lesion treatment, bladder fulguration, transurethral lesion treatment

Treatment of bladder lesion via cystoscopy, fulguration or other therapeutic management of bladder pathology.

Clinical Context

Diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy for bladder tumors, lesions, or bleeding. Outpatient procedure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.85
Practice Expense RVU1.79
Malpractice RVU0.11
Total RVU2.75

Est. Medicare Payment

$91.85

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Urology

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