54000 Slitting of prepuce
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: dorsal slit, prepuce slitting
Surgical slitting or incision of the prepuce (foreskin) to relieve phimosis or paraphimosis.
Clinical Context
Performed for phimosis (inability to retract foreskin) or paraphimosis (foreskin stuck in retracted position). Less permanent than circumcision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.55 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.26 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 5.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$167.33
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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