53260 Treatment of urethra lesion
Also known as: urethral lesion fulguration
Surgical treatment of a urethral lesion through fulguration or other ablative technique with minimal tissue removal.
In Plain Language
burning urethral lesion
Clinical Context
Used for small benign lesions amenable to destruction without major excision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.95 |
| Total RVU | 2.95 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.95, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53260?
CPT 53260 (Treatment of urethra lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment of a urethral lesion through fulguration or other ablative technique with minimal tissue removal.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53260?
The work RVU for CPT 53260 is 2.95. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 53260 used?
Used for small benign lesions amenable to destruction without major excision.
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