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S2055 Harvesting of donor multivis

S Codes

Also known as: multivisceral procurement, organ procurement

Harvesting of donor multiple viscera. Procurement of multiple abdominal organs from deceased donor.

In Plain Language

organ harvesting; donor organ retrieval

Clinical Context

Surgical team harvesting multiple abdominal organs from deceased donor for transplantation. Performed under time-pressure to preserve organ viability.

RVU Information

CPT S2055 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.

Billing & Documentation

S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.

Specialties

Transplant SurgeryGeneral Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code S2055?

CPT S2055 (Harvesting of donor multivis) is a S Codes code. Harvesting of donor multiple viscera. Procurement of multiple abdominal organs from deceased donor.

Is S2055 covered by insurance?

S2055 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Surgical team harvesting multiple abdominal organs from deceased donor for transplantation. Performed under time-pressure to preserve organ viability.

When is CPT S2055 used?

Surgical team harvesting multiple abdominal organs from deceased donor for transplantation. Performed under time-pressure to preserve organ viability.

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