57180 Treat vaginal bleeding
Also known as: Vaginal hemorrhage control, Hemostasis of vaginal bleeding
Treatment of vaginal bleeding or hemorrhage. Management of excessive vaginal bleeding through cautery or other hemostatic technique.
In Plain Language
Stopping excessive vaginal bleeding
Clinical Context
Used for anovulatory bleeding, atrophic vaginitis, or post-trauma hemorrhage. Provides immediate hemostasis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.59 |
| Total RVU | 1.59 |
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 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.59, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 57180?
CPT 57180 (Treat vaginal bleeding) is a Surgery code. Treatment of vaginal bleeding or hemorrhage. Management of excessive vaginal bleeding through cautery or other hemostatic technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 57180?
The work RVU for CPT 57180 is 1.59. This code is primarily used by Gynecology, Emergency Medicine. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 57180 used?
Used for anovulatory bleeding, atrophic vaginitis, or post-trauma hemorrhage. Provides immediate hemostasis.
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