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CPT 54670: Suture or Repair of Testis After Injury
CPT code 54670 covers surgical suture or repair of a testis after injury, a procedure performed to restore testicular integrity and function following trauma. Nationally, this code captures acute surgical management of testicular lacerations, ruptures, or other traumatic disruptions and is important for tracking acute urologic trauma care, resource utilization, and procedural outcomes. Key payers in most analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. This publication outlines the clinical context for testicular repair, payer coverage considerations, and the typical sites of service for the procedure. Readers will find benchmarks for utilization and allowed amounts where available, summaries of relevant payer policy themes, and practical coding considerations such as commonly reported modifiers. The report also provides clinical context about indications for repair, expected perioperative settings (hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center), and implications for post-procedure billing lines. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable. This summary is intended for national audiences seeking a concise briefing on the coding and billing landscape for testicular repair represented by CPT code 54670.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 54670 describes suture or repair of a testis after testicular injury. The service involves surgical repair of traumatic or iatrogenic damage to the testis, typically performed by a urologist or general surgeon.
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Service type: Surgical repair
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Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center