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CPT 51800: Bladder, Vesical Neck and Urethral Repair, Open Surgical Reconstruction
CPT code 51800 represents open plastic surgical repair of defects or obstructions involving the bladder, vesical neck, and urethra, and may include partial removal of the posterior bladder neck. This procedure addresses structural causes of urinary obstruction or anatomic defects and is performed by urologic and reconstructive surgeons. Nationally, accurate coding of 51800 matters for clinical documentation, surgical quality measurement, and appropriate hospital and facility billing for operative urologic care. Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the code’s clinical scope, typical sites of service, and the service type, along with the common modifiers associated with surgical procedures. The publication also summarizes payer coverage patterns and benchmarking context where available, highlights clinical contexts in which 51800 is used, and notes where input data are not available. This resource is intended for coding professionals, revenue cycle managers, and clinical leaders seeking a national-level reference for coding and classification of bladder and vesical neck reconstructive procedures.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 51800 describes a plastic surgical repair of a defect or obstruction of the bladder or the vesical neck and the urethra. The procedure may include removal of a portion of the back of the bladder neck as part of the repair.
Service Type: Open surgical bladder/vesical neck and urethral reconstruction
Typical Site of Service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center