53265 Treatment of urethra lesion
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: urethral lesion cauterization
Surgical treatment of urethral lesion with cauterization or desiccation technique to achieve hemostasis and tissue destruction.
Clinical Context
Useful for bleeding lesions. Thermal technique provides hemostasis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.09 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 6.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$231.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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