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53520 Repair of urethra defect

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: augmented urethral repair, grafted urethroplasty

Surgical repair of a urethral defect, typically involving tissue augmentation with mucosal graft or other tissue material.

Clinical Context

Used for urethral defects with tissue loss or strictures requiring graft material. Commonly uses buccal mucosa or other autografts.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU9.24
Practice Expense RVU4.90
Malpractice RVU1.20
Total RVU15.34

Est. Medicare Payment

$512.36

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyReconstructive SurgeryGrafting Procedures

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.