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54001 Slitting of prepuce

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: dorsal slit under general anesthesia, prepuce slitting

Surgical slitting or incision of the prepuce to relieve phimosis, performed under general anesthesia.

Clinical Context

Performed for phimosis or paraphimosis under general anesthesia. Used in complex cases or when local anesthesia insufficient.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.18
Practice Expense RVU3.64
Malpractice RVU0.27
Total RVU6.09

Est. Medicare Payment

$203.41

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

Specialties

UrologyGenital Surgery

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