53220 Treatment of urethra lesion
Also known as: urethral lesion treatment
Surgical treatment of urethral lesion (benign or malignant) through excision, fulguration, or other therapeutic technique.
In Plain Language
removing or treating urethral growth
Clinical Context
Used for various urethral lesions including polyps, cysts, caruncles, or small malignancies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.44 |
| Total RVU | 7.44 |
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 7.44, 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 53220?
CPT 53220 (Treatment of urethra lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment of urethral lesion (benign or malignant) through excision, fulguration, or other therapeutic technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53220?
The work RVU for CPT 53220 is 7.44. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53220 used?
Used for various urethral lesions including polyps, cysts, caruncles, or small malignancies.
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