53605 Dilate urethra stricture
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: internal urethrotomy, endoscopic urethrotomy, cold knife urethrotomy
Endoscopic dilation of a urethral stricture using an internal urethrotome or endoscopic cutting instrument.
Clinical Context
Used for strictures amenable to incision. More aggressive than mechanical dilation but less morbid than formal urethroplasty.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 1.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$55.78
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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