53085 Drainage of urinary leakage
Also known as: complex urinary extravasation repair
Extensive surgical drainage and reconstruction of complex urinary extravasation with tissue debridement, scar management, and staged reconstruction.
In Plain Language
extensive repair of urine leakage
Clinical Context
Used for large or infected extravasations requiring extensive debridement and eventual reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.90 |
| Total RVU | 10.90 |
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 10.90, this code ranks in the 62nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53085?
CPT 53085 (Drainage of urinary leakage) is a Surgery code. Extensive surgical drainage and reconstruction of complex urinary extravasation with tissue debridement, scar management, and staged reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53085?
The work RVU for CPT 53085 is 10.90. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53085 used?
Used for large or infected extravasations requiring extensive debridement and eventual reconstruction.
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