55876 Place right device/marker pros
Also known as: fiducial placement, tracking marker placement
Placement of radioactive or radiotherapy tracking device or marker in prostate percutaneously.
In Plain Language
marker placement in prostate
Clinical Context
Percutaneous placement of fiducial markers or tracking devices in prostate for radiation therapy alignment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.69 |
| Total RVU | 1.69 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.69, this code ranks in the 11th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 55876?
CPT 55876 (Place right device/marker pros) is a Surgery code. Placement of radioactive or radiotherapy tracking device or marker in prostate percutaneously.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 55876?
The work RVU for CPT 55876 is 1.69. This code is primarily used by Urology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology.
When is CPT 55876 used?
Percutaneous placement of fiducial markers or tracking devices in prostate for radiation therapy alignment.
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