CPT code 54417 denotes the surgical removal and same‑session replacement of a previously placed noninflatable semirigid or self‑contained inflatable penile prosthesis with required debridement and irrigation of infected tissue. This code captures a clinically complex urologic procedure that addresses prosthesis failure or infection and has implications for surgical resource use, postoperative care, and infection control nationally. Payors commonly engaged with this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will learn the clinical context of the procedure, typical sites of service, and how the code is used to document operative management of infected or malfunctioning penile prostheses. The publication provides benchmarks and policy context relevant to surgical coding and payer coverage patterns, outlines common billing considerations, and highlights related clinical implications for infection management and device replacement. Data not available in the input are noted where applicable.