CPT® Code 53400

Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at reconstructing the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. The specific code CPT® 53400 refers to the first stage of this two-stage procedure, which is performed to address conditions such as fistulas, diverticula, or strictures in the urethra. In this initial stage, a skin graft is harvested to facilitate the reconstruction. The procedure is particularly relevant in cases where the urethra has been compromised due to these conditions, necessitating surgical intervention to restore normal urinary function. The technique involves careful dissection and suturing to ensure that the graft integrates properly with the surrounding tissues, ultimately leading to a successful repair of the urethral structure. This stage is critical as it sets the foundation for the subsequent stage of urethroplasty, where further refinement and reconstruction are performed once the graft has healed and vascularized.