55060 Repair of hydrocele
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: hydrocele plication, tunica vaginalis plication
Repair of hydrocele with plication or inversion of tunica vaginalis to prevent recurrence.
Clinical Context
Surgical modification of tunica vaginalis to obliterate hydrocele cavity and prevent fluid reaccumulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 10.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$354.04
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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