55060 Repair of hydrocele
Also known as: hydrocele plication, tunica vaginalis plication
Repair of hydrocele with plication or inversion of tunica vaginalis to prevent recurrence.
In Plain Language
fluid sac repair
Clinical Context
Surgical modification of tunica vaginalis to obliterate hydrocele cavity and prevent fluid reaccumulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.00 |
| Total RVU | 6.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 6.00, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 55060?
CPT 55060 (Repair of hydrocele) is a Surgery code. Repair of hydrocele with plication or inversion of tunica vaginalis to prevent recurrence.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 55060?
The work RVU for CPT 55060 is 6.00. This code is primarily used by Urology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 55060 used?
Surgical modification of tunica vaginalis to obliterate hydrocele cavity and prevent fluid reaccumulation.
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