52327 Cystoscopy inject material
Also known as: cysto with bulking agent injection, transurethral bulking
Cystourethroscopy with injection of bulking agent into urethral submucosa or bladder neck to increase outflow resistance and treat stress urinary incontinence.
In Plain Language
injectable material for urine leakage
Clinical Context
Conservative first-line treatment for stress incontinence in women and post-prostatectomy incontinence in men. Repeatable procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.05 |
| Total RVU | 5.05 |
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 5.05, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 52327?
CPT 52327 (Cystoscopy inject material) is a Surgery code. Cystourethroscopy with injection of bulking agent into urethral submucosa or bladder neck to increase outflow resistance and treat stress urinary incontinence.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 52327?
The work RVU for CPT 52327 is 5.05. This code is primarily used by Urology, Female Urology.
When is CPT 52327 used?
Conservative first-line treatment for stress incontinence in women and post-prostatectomy incontinence in men. Repeatable procedure.
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