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 RVU | 13.26 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 155.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.69 |
| Total RVU | 170.40 |
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
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