53505 Repair of urethra injury
Also known as: urethral injury repair, moderate complexity urethral repair
Surgical repair of an acute or chronic urethral injury with moderate complexity, requiring tissue debridement or minor mobilization.
In Plain Language
fixing injured urethra with cleanup
Clinical Context
Indicated for urethral injuries with tissue damage requiring debridement. Includes single-stage repairs of traumatic injuries with tissue loss.
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 53505?
CPT 53505 (Repair of urethra injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of an acute or chronic urethral injury with moderate complexity, requiring tissue debridement or minor mobilization.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53505?
The work RVU for CPT 53505 is 8.05. This code is primarily used by Urology, Trauma Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53505 used?
Indicated for urethral injuries with tissue damage requiring debridement. Includes single-stage repairs of traumatic injuries with tissue loss.
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