Procedure · Updated Aug 1, 2026

Prostate biopsy: CPT code and Medicare rate

Needle sampling of the prostate to evaluate for cancer, usually prompted by an elevated PSA result or an abnormal exam.

Also called: prostate needle biopsy, biopsy of the prostate.

55700 isn't present in the Q4 2026 Physician Fee Schedule release, so there's no national amount to show for it right now.

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Code	What it covers	Office	Facility
84153	Prostate-Specific Antigen Test	—	—

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