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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 RVU32.13
Practice Expense RVU10.56
Malpractice RVU4.13
Total RVU46.82

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

UrologyOncology

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