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 Q3 2026 Physician Fee Schedule release, so there's no national amount to show for it right now.

Related codes

Codes worth checking before you settle on 55700.

Code	What it covers	Office	Facility
84153	Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total	—	—

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