CPT® 55882, Under Other Procedures on the Prostate
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 55882 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Prostate.
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Summary
The provider inserts a transducer in the urethra for transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) of prostate tissue. The provider may also insert a tube above the pubic bone for bladder drainage and may place an endorectal cooling device to protect surrounding tissues during the ablation. The provider performs the ablation and uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance for the service.
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