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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the urethra.
CPT Code 53000
CPT 53000 describes urethrotomy or urethrostomy, external (separate procedure) of the pendulous urethra.
CPT Code 53010
CPT 53010 describes a perineal urethra external urethrotomy or urethrostomy as a separate procedure.
CPT Code 53020
CPT 53020 describes a meatotomy, the cutting of the meatus, as a separate procedure except for infants.
CPT Code 53025
CPT 53025 describes a meatotomy, the cutting of the meatus in an infant, as a separate procedure.
CPT Code 53040
CPT 53040 describes the drainage of a deep periurethral abscess
CPT Code 53060
CPT 53060 describes the drainage of Skene’s gland abscess or cyst.
CPT Code 53080
CPT 53080 describes the drainage of uncomplicated perineal urinary extravasation as a separate procedure
CPT Code 53085
CPT 53085 describes the drainage of a complicated perineal urinary extravasation
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