51720 Treatment of bladder lesion
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.
In Plain Language
camera treatment of bladder lesion
Clinical Context
Diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy for bladder tumors, lesions, or bleeding. Outpatient procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.85 |
| Total RVU | 0.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.85, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Surgery codes — 9.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 51720?
CPT 51720 (Treatment of bladder lesion) is a Surgery code. Treatment of bladder lesion via cystoscopy, fulguration or other therapeutic management of bladder pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 51720?
The work RVU for CPT 51720 is 0.85. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 51720 used?
Diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy for bladder tumors, lesions, or bleeding. Outpatient procedure.
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