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CPT 54408: Repair of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
CPT code 54408 represents surgical repair of a previously placed multicomponent inflatable penile prosthesis. This code is used when a provider surgically repairs the inflatable synthetic material of an implanted penile prosthesis to restore device function. Nationally, the code is significant for specialty urologic surgical coding and device-related procedure tracking, with implications for device management, complication resolution, and post-implant care.
Key payers included in the analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of coding intent and clinical context, typical sites where the service is delivered (hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgical centers), and the common procedural scenarios that prompt use of this code. The publication also outlines benchmarks and payment considerations, policy updates affecting implantable device repairs, and operational coding guidance relevant to billing and claims workflows. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable, and clinical context is framed for a national audience interested in surgical device management and reimbursement implications.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 54408 describes the surgical repair of a previously placed inflatable synthetic material for a multicomponent, inflatable penile prosthesis in the penis of a patient. This procedure involves reopening and repairing components of an existing inflatable penile implant to restore function.
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Service type: Surgical repair of implanted multi-component inflatable penile prosthesis
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Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center