CPT^® 55535, Under Excision Procedures on the Spermatic Cord

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 55535 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Spermatic Cord.

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Summary

The provider ligates one or more spermatic veins or excises a varicocele, a dilation of the veins in the spermatic cord, often reaching into the scrotum, via an incision through the abdomen.

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Microscopic Subinguinal Varicocelectomy

Thank you! My doctor always puts 55535 and I didn't feel like that was correct.... [ Read More ]

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Anyone pass the first time????

[QUOTE="carpecoffee, post: 22483, member: 55535"]I am taking my test in Sept. and I am scared to death that I won't pass! All I see on here is people saying they have to take it 2 or 3 times. I'm ju... [ Read More ]

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