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 RVU | 0.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.11 |
| Total RVU | 2.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$91.85
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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