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55812 Extensive prostate surgery

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: RP with bilateral PLND, radical prostatectomy lymphadenectomy

Extensive retropubic prostatectomy with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection (obturator, iliac, hypogastric).

Clinical Context

Radical retropubic prostatectomy with extensive bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy for prostate cancer.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU29.14
Practice Expense RVU9.94
Malpractice RVU3.75
Total RVU42.83

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,430.52

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

UrologyOncology

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