54001 Slitting of prepuce
Also known as: dorsal slit under general anesthesia, prepuce slitting
Surgical slitting or incision of the prepuce to relieve phimosis, performed under general anesthesia.
In Plain Language
cutting foreskin 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 |
| Total RVU | 2.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.18, this code ranks in the 15th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 54001?
CPT 54001 (Slitting of prepuce) is a Surgery code. Surgical slitting or incision of the prepuce to relieve phimosis, performed under general anesthesia.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54001?
The work RVU for CPT 54001 is 2.18. This code is primarily used by Urology, Genital Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 54001 used?
Performed for phimosis or paraphimosis under general anesthesia. Used in complex cases or when local anesthesia insufficient.
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