57505 Endocervical curettage
Also known as: ECC, endocervical biopsy
Endocervical curettage is a procedure to obtain a sample of tissue from the endocervical canal using a curette instrument to scrape the lining.
In Plain Language
Cervix tissue sampling; Cervix scraping for biopsy
Clinical Context
Performed during colposcopy to evaluate abnormal cervical findings or assess for dysplasia. Often used to follow up abnormal Papanicolaou test results or assess for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.16 |
| Total RVU | 1.16 |
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 1.16, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 57505?
CPT 57505 (Endocervical curettage) is a Surgery code. Endocervical curettage is a procedure to obtain a sample of tissue from the endocervical canal using a curette instrument to scrape the lining.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 57505?
The work RVU for CPT 57505 is 1.16. This code is primarily used by Gynecology, Obstetrics. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 57505 used?
Performed during colposcopy to evaluate abnormal cervical findings or assess for dysplasia. Often used to follow up abnormal Papanicolaou test results or assess for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
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