CPT 55868
Laparoscopic srg prst8ct lymph nod biopsy
CPT 55868 at a glance
- Code
- 55868
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Lap srg prst8ct lymph nod bx
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $5,120.50 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 55868?
CPT 55868 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Lap srg prst8ct lymph nod bx". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 55868 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 55868 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 55868 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 55868?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 55868 is $5,120.50 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 55868?
CPT 55868 is most associated with Urology.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.