CPT® 55868, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Prostate
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 55868 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Prostate.
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Summary
The provider removes the prostate gland through a laparoscopic retropubic radical prostatectomy, using nerve–sparing techniques and possibly robotic assistance. In addition, they remove a limited number of pelvic lymph nodes for biopsy to check for cancer spread.
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