53420 Reconstruct urethra stage 1
Also known as: urethroplasty stage 1, urethral reconstruction stage 1
Initial stage of urethroplasty, a surgical procedure to reconstruct a scarred, narrowed, or damaged urethra.
Clinical Context
Used for complex urethral strictures requiring staged surgical repair. Indicated in patients with traumatic, iatrogenic, or inflammatory urethral injuries requiring multi-stage reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.79 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.91 |
| Total RVU | 22.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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