52700 Drainage of prostate abscess
Also known as: cysto with prostate abscess drainage
Transurethral drainage or aspiration of acute prostate abscess under cystoscopic guidance, allowing therapeutic decompression and infection control.
In Plain Language
draining infected prostate
Clinical Context
Treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis with abscess formation. Requires concurrent antibiotic therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.30 |
| Total RVU | 7.30 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 7.30, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 52700?
CPT 52700 (Drainage of prostate abscess) is a Surgery code. Transurethral drainage or aspiration of acute prostate abscess under cystoscopic guidance, allowing therapeutic decompression and infection control.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 52700?
The work RVU for CPT 52700 is 7.30. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 52700 used?
Treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis with abscess formation. Requires concurrent antibiotic therapy.
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