52277 Cystoscopy and treatment
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.
In Plain Language
urethra repair with temporary tube placement
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 |
| Total RVU | 6.01 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.01, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 52277?
CPT 52277 (Cystoscopy and treatment) is a Surgery code. Cystourethroscopy with endoscopic revision of the urethra and placement of a temporary urethral stent to maintain patency during healing after stricture treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 52277?
The work RVU for CPT 52277 is 6.01. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 52277 used?
Stents help maintain urethral patency during healing and may reduce stricture recurrence. Stent must be removed after healing period.
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.