53446 Remove uro sphincter
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: AUS removal, sphincter removal, artificial sphincter removal
Surgical removal of a previously implanted artificial urinary sphincter device.
Clinical Context
Performed when artificial urinary sphincter becomes infected, erodes, malfunctions, or no longer needed. Enables consideration of alternative continence therapies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.37 |
| Total RVU | 17.58 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$587.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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