52450 Transurethral incision prostate
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: TUIP, transurethral prostate incision
Transurethral incision and resection of prostate tissue to relieve bladder outlet obstruction, typically in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia unsuitable for TURP.
Clinical Context
Useful for small prostate glands or high-risk patients. Maintains continence better than TURP in some populations.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.99 |
| Total RVU | 13.11 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$437.87
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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