A man is getting ready to have bilateral vas deferens ligated percutaneously. What CPT code should be used for this procedure?

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55450 is the correct code for either unilateral or bilateral ligation of vas deferens.
Code 55200 is incorrect because there was no vasotomy performed. Code 55250 is incorrect because no vasectomy was performed and 55400 is incorrect because no vasovasostomy or vasovasorrhaphy was performed.

A Man Is Getting Ready to Have Bilateral Vas Deferens