Laparoscopic Simple Prostatectomy (December 2022)

December 2022 pages 8-9 Laparoscopic Simple Prostatectomy For 2023, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 55867 has been established to report laparoscopic simple prostatectomy. Previously, laparoscopic simple prostatectomy was reported using unlisted codes, although there are existing codes to report open simple subtotal prostatectomy (55821, 55831), open radical prostatectomy (55840, 55842, and 55845), and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (55866). A parenthetical note has been added after the new code to instruct users to report codes 55821 and 55831 for open subtotal prostatectomy. In addition, parenthetical notes have been added after codes 55821, 55831, and 55866 to instruct users on appropriate...

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Article Overview

This article explains a CPT coding update for prostatectomy services and the associated parenthetical guidance added around related procedure codes. It is aimed at coders, billers, and other reimbursement professionals who need to understand how the new laparoscopic simple prostatectomy code fits alongside existing open and laparoscopic prostatectomy reporting. The article also includes a clinical example and a procedural narrative for the new code, along with notes about laparoscopy reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate prostatectomy coding depends on recognizing new CPT additions and the surrounding guidance for related procedure categories. This article helps readers identify where the new laparoscopic simple prostatectomy code fits within existing prostate surgery reporting.

Article Sections

  1. December 2022 pages 8-9

    Introductory article content covering the CPT update, related prostatectomy categories, and associated parenthetical guidance.

  2. Laparoscopy

    General laparoscopy reporting guidance relevant to surgical prostatectomy services and diagnostic laparoscopy references.

  3. Clinical Example and Description of Procedure for 55867

    A clinical scenario and procedural narrative associated with the new laparoscopic simple prostatectomy code.

  4. Related Parenthetical Notes

    Additional parenthetical guidance tied to related prostatectomy codes and their reporting context.

  5. Prostate Excision

    The prostate excision code listing section that includes existing open subtotal prostatectomy codes referenced by the article.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article positions a new CPT prostatectomy code within existing reporting categories
  • What general types of parenthetical guidance were added around related prostatectomy services
  • Which sections provide a clinical example and procedural description for the new code
  • How the article frames laparoscopy reporting in the context of prostate surgery

Who Should Read This

  • Professional coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Urology billing specialists

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 55867
  • CPT: 55866
  • CPT: 49320
  • CPT: 55821
  • CPT: 55831
  • CPT: 55840
  • CPT: 55842
  • CPT: 55845

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