53040 Drainage of urethra abscess
Also known as: urethral abscess drainage
Surgical drainage of urethral abscess with incision and exploration of surrounding tissue, allowing therapeutic decompression and control of infection.
In Plain Language
draining pus from urethra
Clinical Context
Treatment for urethral infection with abscess formation. Often associated with stricture disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.39 |
| Total RVU | 6.39 |
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 6.39, this code ranks in the 42nd 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 53040?
CPT 53040 (Drainage of urethra abscess) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of urethral abscess with incision and exploration of surrounding tissue, allowing therapeutic decompression and control of infection.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53040?
The work RVU for CPT 53040 is 6.39. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53040 used?
Treatment for urethral infection with abscess formation. Often associated with stricture disease.
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