51792 Urinary reflex study
Also known as: bladder reflex test, spinal reflex study
Urinary reflex test (bladder reflex study), assessment of spinal reflex arc integrity in neurogenic bladder evaluation.
In Plain Language
test of nerve reflexes controlling bladder
Clinical Context
Urodynamic evaluation for spinal cord injury or neurogenic bladder assessing intact reflex pathways.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 1.07 |
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 1.07, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 51792?
CPT 51792 (Urinary reflex study) is a Surgery code. Urinary reflex test (bladder reflex study), assessment of spinal reflex arc integrity in neurogenic bladder evaluation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 51792?
The work RVU for CPT 51792 is 1.07. This code is primarily used by Urology, Neurology.
When is CPT 51792 used?
Urodynamic evaluation for spinal cord injury or neurogenic bladder assessing intact reflex pathways.
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