AMA CPT® Assistant - 2026 Issue 3 (March)
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Update in 2026
March 2026 page 1 Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Update in 2026 Code 55866 describes a laparoscopic prostatectomy with robotic assistance when performed for the treatment of prostatic cancer. This less invasive technique permits surgeons to easily visualize, manipulate, and remove the prostate without resorting to an open incision. The American Medical Association/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale (RVS) Update Committee (RUC), Relativity Assessment Workgroup (RAW) identified codes 38571 , Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy , and 55866 , Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed ; as reported together 75% or more of the time. Code 55866 was...
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Article Overview
This article explains a 2026 CPT update focused on laparoscopic prostatectomy coding in the male genital system. It covers terminology changes, code restructuring, cross-references, and related parenthetical guidance, and it is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who work with surgical urology coding.
Why This Topic Matters
The update affects how laparoscopic prostatectomy services are organized and referenced in CPT, including associated lymph node procedures and revised terminology used across the code set. Understanding the article helps readers recognize the scope of the 2026 changes and whether their documentation or coding workflows may be affected.
Article Sections
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March 2026 page 1
Introductory overview of the 2026 update and the CPT section addressed in the article.
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Male Genital System
Broad context for the urologic code family and the laparoscopic prostatectomy content discussed in the article.
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Laparoscopy
Terminology and reporting context for laparoscopic procedures, including references to related codes and notes.
What You Will Learn
- What the 2026 article covers within the CPT prostatectomy code family
- How the update is organized around revised terminology and code structure
- Which broad reporting notes and cross-references are discussed
- How the article presents clinical examples and procedural descriptions for affected services
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Urology practice administrators
- Surgical documentation staff
- Clinicians involved in procedure coding
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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