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CPT 55500: Excision of Spermatocele from Spermatic Cord
CPT code 55500 denotes the surgical excision of a fluid-filled sac from the spermatic cord in the scrotum, a procedure performed to relieve pain, discomfort, or to address infertility related to a spermatocele. Nationally, this code represents a focused urologic surgical service with implications for outpatient surgical capacity, reimbursement policy, and quality measurement for male reproductive health. Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service (ambulatory surgical centers and hospital outpatient units), and an overview of payer coverage patterns and common modifiers used with this service. The publication also summarizes benchmark metrics relevant to utilization and reimbursement, highlights recent policy and coding guidance that may affect billing practices, and outlines operational considerations for coding accuracy and documentation. Data not provided in the input (such as associated ICD-10 diagnoses and specific payer fee schedules) are noted where applicable. This resource is intended for billing professionals, practice managers, and policy analysts seeking a national overview of clinical and billing considerations for CPT code 55500.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 55500 describes the surgical removal of a fluid-filled sac from the spermatic cord within the scrotum (commonly performed to treat a spermatocele). This procedure is performed to relieve pain or discomfort and/or to restore fertility.
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Service type: Surgical procedure — scrotal/spermatic cord surgery
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient surgical unit