53265 Treatment of urethra lesion
Also known as: urethral lesion cauterization
Surgical treatment of urethral lesion with cauterization or desiccation technique to achieve hemostasis and tissue destruction.
In Plain Language
cauterizing urethral lesion
Clinical Context
Useful for bleeding lesions. Thermal technique provides hemostasis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.09 |
| Total RVU | 3.09 |
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 3.09, this code ranks in the 22nd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53265?
CPT 53265 (Treatment of urethra lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment of urethral lesion with cauterization or desiccation technique to achieve hemostasis and tissue destruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53265?
The work RVU for CPT 53265 is 3.09. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 53265 used?
Useful for bleeding lesions. Thermal technique provides hemostasis.
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