53600 Dilate urethra stricture
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: urethral dilation, stricture dilation, endoscopic dilation
Endoscopic dilation of a urethral stricture using mechanical dilation technique.
Clinical Context
First-line treatment for urethral strictures. Involves passage of progressively larger dilators to open obstructed urethra.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.40 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 2.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$91.18
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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