51860 Repair of bladder wound
Also known as: bladder repair, cystorrhaphy, bladder closure
Repair of bladder wound or rupture, primary closure of bladder defect from trauma or surgical injury.
In Plain Language
surgical stitching of bladder tear
Clinical Context
Emergency or urgent repair of bladder trauma or intraoperative injury. Requires prompt recognition and repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.29 |
| Total RVU | 12.29 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 12.29, this code ranks in the 66th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 51860?
CPT 51860 (Repair of bladder wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of bladder wound or rupture, primary closure of bladder defect from trauma or surgical injury.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 51860?
The work RVU for CPT 51860 is 12.29. This code is primarily used by Urology, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 51860 used?
Emergency or urgent repair of bladder trauma or intraoperative injury. Requires prompt recognition and repair.
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