57230 Repair of urethral lesion
Also known as: Urethral lesion repair, Urethral injury repair
Repair of urethral lesion or trauma. Surgical treatment of urethral injury or pathology.
In Plain Language
Repair of injury or problem in urethra
Clinical Context
Used for traumatic urethral injury or urethral lesions. Restores normal anatomy and function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.14 |
| Total RVU | 6.14 |
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 6.14, this code ranks in the 41st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 57230?
CPT 57230 (Repair of urethral lesion) is a Surgery code. Repair of urethral lesion or trauma. Surgical treatment of urethral injury or pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 57230?
The work RVU for CPT 57230 is 6.14. This code is primarily used by Gynecology, Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 57230 used?
Used for traumatic urethral injury or urethral lesions. Restores normal anatomy and function.
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