55920 Place needles pelvic for right
Also known as: Brachytherapy needle placement, Pelvic seed implant
Placement of needles or catheters into the pelvic area for radiation therapy. Used to guide radiation treatment delivery to pelvic malignancies.
In Plain Language
Radiation therapy needle placement; Internal radiation setup
Clinical Context
Used in prostate cancer and other pelvic malignancies to facilitate brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy). Performed under imaging guidance to ensure proper needle placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.10 |
| Total RVU | 8.10 |
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 8.10, this code ranks in the 50th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 55920?
CPT 55920 (Place needles pelvic for right) is a Surgery code. Placement of needles or catheters into the pelvic area for radiation therapy. Used to guide radiation treatment delivery to pelvic malignancies.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 55920?
The work RVU for CPT 55920 is 8.10. This code is primarily used by Urology, Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology.
When is CPT 55920 used?
Used in prostate cancer and other pelvic malignancies to facilitate brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy). Performed under imaging guidance to ensure proper needle placement.
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