Apartial cystectomy is performed due to the prior administration of radiation. it is complicated due to extensive adhesions and required and additional 2 hours beyond the usual cystectomy procedure. what cpt® code is reported for this service?

The CPT code that is reported for this service is 51555.
In the CPT index look for Cystectomy/partial/complicated. This description code 51555 is Cystectomy that is complicated; for example; post radiation, previous surgery; difficult location. Modifier 22 is not appended to the code as it already includes the additional work involved in the whole procedure.