HCPCS 53445

Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuff

AI EXPLANATION: An artificial urinary sphincter implantation is a surgical procedure designed to treat severe urinary leakage, also known as incontinence. During this procedure, a surgeon places a three-part medical device that includes an inflatable cuff around the urethra or bladder neck to keep urine from leaking, a small fluid reservoir placed in the lower abdomen, and a control pump placed beneath the skin. When the pump is squeezed, fluid moves out of the cuff into the reservoir, allowing urine to pass naturally. After a short period, the cuff automatically refills to seal the urethra again.