54115 Treatment of penis lesion
Also known as: major penile lesion treatment, complex penile reconstruction
Surgical treatment of a major penile lesion or extensive involvement with complex reconstruction and tissue rearrangement.
In Plain Language
major surgery to treat large penile lesion
Clinical Context
Used for malignant or extensive benign lesions requiring major surgery. May involve significant tissue reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.78 |
| Total RVU | 6.78 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.78, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 54115?
CPT 54115 (Treatment of penis lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment of a major penile lesion or extensive involvement with complex reconstruction and tissue rearrangement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54115?
The work RVU for CPT 54115 is 6.78. This code is primarily used by Urology, Surgical Oncology, Reconstructive Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 54115 used?
Used for malignant or extensive benign lesions requiring major surgery. May involve significant tissue reconstruction.
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