Billing code
S655A — Endoscopic Removal Or Destruction Of Prostatic Tissue
Transurethral prostate surgery
Bill S655 for endoscopic (transurethral) removal or destruction of prostate tissue.
Watch for: Use S654 instead for residual tissue or regrowth within one year of your own previous prostatectomy.
| Provider | Specialist | Assistant | Anaesthetist | Non-anaesthetist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $483.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $111.72 | $111.72 |
- Code
- S655A
- Description
- Endoscopic Removal Or Destruction Of Prostatic Tissue
- FHO+ basket
- Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).
- Effective date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Termination date
- No end date
Explanation
Updated October 26, 2026
Endoscopic (transurethral) removal or destruction of prostate tissue.
What it covers
S655 is endoscopic removal or destruction of prostatic tissue (U8).
Laser enucleation with morcellation is S639, and re-treatment within one year for residual tissue or regrowth after a previous prostatectomy by the same surgeon is S654 (U8).
Billing rules
- Use S654 instead for residual tissue or regrowth within one year of a previous prostatectomy by the same surgeon (U8).
- A transurethral resection followed within 10 days by bilateral orchidectomy for prostate cancer is claimed under the multiple-procedure rule (SP2 para 3) (U8).
- No extra claim for examination under anaesthesia at cystoscopy (T6).
- Multiple procedures under the same anaesthetic: full fee for the major procedure, 85% for the others (SP2).
- The surgical fee doesn't include the major pre-operative visit, which is billed separately (SP2).
- Age premium of 10–30% for patients under 16 (GP64).
Related codes: S639, S654, S650, S651, S656
Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Male Genital Surgical Procedures, Prostate, page U8.
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