53502 Repair of urethra injury
Also known as: urethral injury repair, traumatic urethral repair
Surgical repair of an acute or chronic urethral injury, typically from trauma, to restore urethral continuity and function.
In Plain Language
fixing injured urethra
Clinical Context
Indicated for traumatic urethral injuries from instrumentation, trauma, or iatrogenic causes. Requires assessment of injury severity and timing of repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.05 |
| Total RVU | 8.05 |
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 8.05, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53502?
CPT 53502 (Repair of urethra injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of an acute or chronic urethral injury, typically from trauma, to restore urethral continuity and function.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53502?
The work RVU for CPT 53502 is 8.05. This code is primarily used by Urology, Trauma Surgery, Penile/Urethral Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53502 used?
Indicated for traumatic urethral injuries from instrumentation, trauma, or iatrogenic causes. Requires assessment of injury severity and timing of repair.
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