Radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland and tissues surrounding it. This usually includes the seminal vesicles and some nearby lymph nodes. Radical prostatectomy can cure prostate cancer in men whose cancer is limited to the prostate. Who Should Undergo Radical Prostatectomy?
You may have some of these symptoms as you recover:
ICD-10 code N52. 31 for Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .
Acquired absence of other genital organ(s) The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z90. 79 became effective on October 1, 2021.
In other words, you may use this code to bill either an open or laparoscopic simple suprapubic prostatectomy using only 55821.
CPT® Code 55810 in section: Prostatectomy, perineal radical.
The CPT® code 55840 "prostatectomy; retropubic radical, with or without nerve sparing" can be billed with a -51 modifier in addition to the appropriate cystectomy code.
Prostate Cancer (ICD-10: C61)
Robotic radical prostatectomy is a type of minimally invasive surgery which uses surgical robotic equipment to remove the entire prostate.
Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 38571 describes Laparoscopy, surgical: with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy.
55831 Prostatectomy; retropubic, subtotal N/A N/A 55840 Prostatectomy; retropubic radical N/A N/A 55842 Prostatectomy; retropubic radical, w/ lymph node biopsy N/A N/A 55845 Prostatectomy; retropubic radical, w/ bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy N/A N/A 55866 Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy $7,742 N/A “N/A” ...
A. Robotic-assisted surgery is considered medically necessary for laparoscopic prostatectomy using the CPT code 55866.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 52601 describes Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included), also known as a “TURP” procedure.
Code. Description. 55874. TRANSPERINEAL PLACEMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL, PERI-PROSTATIC, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE INJECTION(S), INCLUDING IMAGE GUIDANCE, WHEN PERFORMED.