CPT 55710
Bx prst8 tprn us w/mri fus 1
CPT 55710 at a glance
- Code
- 55710
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bx prst8 tprn us w/mri fus 1
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 55710?
CPT 55710 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Bx prst8 tprn us w/mri fus 1". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 55710 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 55710 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 55710 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 55710?
CPT 55710 is most associated with Urology.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.