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55877 Ablation ire prst8 1+ tumor percutaneous

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: IRE ablation, nanoknife ablation

Ablation of one or more prostate tumors using irreversible electroporation (IRE) percutaneously.

Clinical Context

Percutaneous irreversible electroporation ablation of focal prostate tumors preserving surrounding tissue.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU13.50
Practice Expense RVU4.99
Malpractice RVU1.61
Total RVU20.10

Est. Medicare Payment

$671.34

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

Specialties

UrologyOncology

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