54670 Repair testis injury
Also known as: testicular repair, trauma repair
Surgical repair of testicular injury from trauma with tissue reconstruction and hemostasis.
In Plain Language
testicle injury repair
Clinical Context
Operative management of testicular trauma or laceration with hemostasis and preservation of viable testicular tissue.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.48 |
| Total RVU | 6.48 |
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 6.48, this code ranks in the 43rd 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 54670?
CPT 54670 (Repair testis injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of testicular injury from trauma with tissue reconstruction and hemostasis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 54670?
The work RVU for CPT 54670 is 6.48. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 54670 used?
Operative management of testicular trauma or laceration with hemostasis and preservation of viable testicular tissue.
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