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 RVU | 0.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 0.38 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$12.69
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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