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51798 Ultrasound urine capacity measure

Surgery

Also known as: bladder ultrasound volume, post-void residual ultrasound, PVR ultrasound

Ultrasound assessment of urine capacity measurement, non-invasive ultrasound determination of bladder volume and capacity.

Clinical Context

Non-invasive assessment of post-void residual urine or bladder capacity using ultrasound, avoiding catheterization.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.36
Malpractice RVU0.02
Total RVU0.38

Est. Medicare Payment

$12.69

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

Specialties

UrologyRadiology

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