HCPCS Code S2900: Surgical Techniques Requiring Use of Robotic Surgical System (List Separately in Addition to Code for Primary Procedure)

The claim will be denied because it must be billed with a primary surgical procedure.

It depends on the specific procedure. The more complicated it is, the longer it'll take. A rough estimate of such procedures usually takes between 2 to 6 hours.

System and/or mechanical failure of the robotic system is one. It's important to put the system under routine maintenance. Another risk is injury to surrounding organs, probably due to programming problems or system malfunctions.