54437 Repair corporeal tear
Also known as: corporeal laceration repair, penile tear repair
Repair of corporeal tear or laceration in penile tissue with closure and reconstruction.
In Plain Language
penis tear repair
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of penile corpus cavernosum or corpus spongiosum tear due to trauma, injury during prosthesis placement, or other penile trauma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.21 |
| Total RVU | 11.21 |
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 11.21, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 54437?
CPT 54437 (Repair corporeal tear) is a Surgery code. Repair of corporeal tear or laceration in penile tissue with closure and reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54437?
The work RVU for CPT 54437 is 11.21. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 54437 used?
Surgical repair of penile corpus cavernosum or corpus spongiosum tear due to trauma, injury during prosthesis placement, or other penile trauma.
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