51880 Repair of bladder opening
Also known as: bladder fistula repair, vesical defect closure
Surgical repair of a bladder fistula, an abnormal opening in the bladder wall that allows urine to leak into surrounding tissues. This procedure involves identifying and closing the defect with sutures.
Clinical Context
Performed for bladder fistulas from trauma, prior surgery, or urinary obstruction complications. Allows restoration of normal urinary function and prevents chronic infection or skin damage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.08 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.11 |
| Total RVU | 12.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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