53405 Revise urethra stage 2
Also known as: two-stage urethroplasty stage 2
Second stage of staged urethroplasty involving closure of the graft, tissue rearrangement, and creation of a new urethral tube, completing the reconstruction.
In Plain Language
second surgery completing urethral reconstruction
Clinical Context
Performed 6-12 months after stage 1, allowing graft epithelialization and vascularization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.27 |
| Total RVU | 15.27 |
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 15.27, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53405?
CPT 53405 (Revise urethra stage 2) is a Surgery code. Second stage of staged urethroplasty involving closure of the graft, tissue rearrangement, and creation of a new urethral tube, completing the reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53405?
The work RVU for CPT 53405 is 15.27. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53405 used?
Performed 6-12 months after stage 1, allowing graft epithelialization and vascularization.
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