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55873 Cryoablate prostate

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cryotherapy, prostate cryoablation

Cryoablation (freezing) of prostate tissue for cancer or benign disease using cryoprobes.

Clinical Context

Minimally invasive ablation of prostate tissue using extreme cold for cancer or symptomatic benign hyperplasia.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.26
Practice Expense RVU155.45
Malpractice RVU1.69
Total RVU170.40

Est. Medicare Payment

$5,691.36

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

Specialties

UrologyOncology

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