55875 Transperi needle place pros
Also known as: brachytherapy, seed implant
Transperineal needle placement of radioactive material or brachytherapy seeds in prostate.
In Plain Language
radioactive seed placement in prostate
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive transperineal placement of radioactive seeds for prostate cancer brachytherapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.12 |
| Total RVU | 13.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.12, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 55875?
CPT 55875 (Transperi needle place pros) is a Surgery code. Transperineal needle placement of radioactive material or brachytherapy seeds in prostate.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 55875?
The work RVU for CPT 55875 is 13.12. This code is primarily used by Urology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 55875 used?
Minimally invasive transperineal placement of radioactive seeds for prostate cancer brachytherapy.
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