54060 Excision of penis lesion(s)
Also known as: penile lesion excision, surgical removal
Surgical excision of lesions of the penis, including benign tumors, warts, or suspicious lesions.
In Plain Language
cutting out lesion on penis
Clinical Context
Used for lesions requiring tissue diagnosis or complete removal. Excision allows histopathologic examination.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.93 |
| Total RVU | 1.93 |
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 1.93, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 54060?
CPT 54060 (Excision of penis lesion(s)) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of lesions of the penis, including benign tumors, warts, or suspicious lesions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54060?
The work RVU for CPT 54060 is 1.93. This code is primarily used by Urology, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 54060 used?
Used for lesions requiring tissue diagnosis or complete removal. Excision allows histopathologic examination.
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