57150 Treat vagina infection
Also known as: Vaginal infection treatment
Treatment of vaginal infection. Office treatment of infectious vaginitis or vulvovaginitis using topical agents.
In Plain Language
Treatment of vaginal infection
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, or trichomoniasis. Office-based treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.49, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 16.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 57150?
CPT 57150 (Treat vagina infection) is a Surgery code. Treatment of vaginal infection. Office treatment of infectious vaginitis or vulvovaginitis using topical agents.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 57150?
The work RVU for CPT 57150 is 0.49. This code is primarily used by Gynecology.
When is CPT 57150 used?
Used for symptomatic vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, or trichomoniasis. Office-based treatment.
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