52277 Cystoscopy and treatment
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: cysto with urethral stent placement
Cystourethroscopy with endoscopic revision of the urethra and placement of a temporary urethral stent to maintain patency during healing after stricture treatment.
Clinical Context
Stents help maintain urethral patency during healing and may reduce stricture recurrence. Stent must be removed after healing period.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.01 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.74 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 8.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$285.24
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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