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 RVU | 2.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.27 |
| Total RVU | 6.09 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$203.41
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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