53510 Repair of urethra injury
Also known as: transection urethroplasty, anastomotic urethroplasty
Surgical repair of a urethral defect or stricture using a transection approach, typically with end-to-end anastomosis or substitution urethroplasty.
In Plain Language
fixing urethra by cutting and reconnecting
Clinical Context
Indicated for urethral strictures amenable to transection repair, including post-traumatic, post-operative, and inflammatory strictures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.69 |
| Total RVU | 10.69 |
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 10.69, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 53510?
CPT 53510 (Repair of urethra injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of a urethral defect or stricture using a transection approach, typically with end-to-end anastomosis or substitution urethroplasty.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 53510?
The work RVU for CPT 53510 is 10.69. This code is primarily used by Urology, Uroplasty, Reconstructive Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 53510 used?
Indicated for urethral strictures amenable to transection repair, including post-traumatic, post-operative, and inflammatory strictures.
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