54440 Repair of penis
Also known as: penile repair, penile injury repair
Repair of penile injury or defect with tissue reconstruction and closure.
In Plain Language
penis repair
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of traumatic penile injury, laceration, or defect requiring suturing and reconstruction to restore function.
RVU Information
CPT 54440 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 54440?
CPT 54440 (Repair of penis) is a Surgery code. Repair of penile injury or defect with tissue reconstruction and closure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54440?
The work RVU for CPT 54440 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 54440 used?
Surgical repair of traumatic penile injury, laceration, or defect requiring suturing and reconstruction to restore function.
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