A 35-year-old man decides to have a bilateral vasectomy. What CPT code should be used for this procedure?

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55250 is the correct code for a unilateral or a bilateral vasectomy.
Code 55200 is incorrect because this code is for a vasotomy. Code 55300 is incorrect because this code is for a vasotomy for vasograms, seminal vesiculograms or epididymograms. Code 55400 is incorrect because this code is for a vasovasostomy or vasovasorrhaphy.

A 35-Year-Old Man Decides to Have a Bilateral Vasectomy