CPT code 55810 represents an open perineal prostatectomy performed to excise the prostate for treatment of prostate cancer. This surgical oncology procedure is clinically significant as a definitive local therapy option for select patients and influences hospital surgical volumes, perioperative resource use, and national surgical quality measurement. Payers commonly involved in coverage and reimbursement for this service include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will find a concise clinical and billing overview of the procedure, context on typical settings of care, and what to expect in payer coverage considerations. The publication outlines common modifiers used with the code, typical sites of service and staffing taxonomies where available, and related billing considerations that affect claims adjudication. It also summarizes how the code fits into surgical oncology service lines and highlights areas where policy updates or payer guidance can materially affect authorization and payment workflows.

Data not available in the input for specific associated taxonomies, ICD-10 diagnoses, related codes, and payer-specific pricing or utilization benchmarks.