55815 Extensive prostate surgery
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: RP with extended lymphadenectomy, RP with para-aortic nodes
Extensive retropubic prostatectomy with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection and extended lymphadenectomy (para-aortic).
Clinical Context
Radical retropubic prostatectomy with extended bilateral pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 32.13 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.13 |
| Total RVU | 46.82 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,563.79
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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