HCPCS 57288

Sling operation for stress urinary incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

AI EXPLANATION: This outpatient procedure treats stress urinary incontinence, a condition where physical movements like coughing, laughing, or exercising cause accidental urine leakage. During the procedure, a surgeon places a supportive strip of synthetic mesh or natural tissue beneath the urethra—the tube that carries urine out of the bladder. The strip acts like a hammock to support the urethra and bladder neck, helping keep them closed when abdominal pressure increases.