57511 Cryocautery of cervix
Also known as: cryotherapy, cervical cryosurgery, cryoablation
Cryocautery of cervix uses extreme cold (liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe) to destroy abnormal cervical tissue through freezing.
In Plain Language
Cervix freezing treatment; Frozen cervix tissue removal
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus-related lesions, and benign cervical polyps. Common modality for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.90 |
| Total RVU | 1.90 |
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 1.90, this code ranks in the 13th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 57511?
CPT 57511 (Cryocautery of cervix) is a Surgery code. Cryocautery of cervix uses extreme cold (liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe) to destroy abnormal cervical tissue through freezing.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 57511?
The work RVU for CPT 57511 is 1.90. This code is primarily used by Gynecology, Obstetrics. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 57511 used?
Used for treatment of cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus-related lesions, and benign cervical polyps. Common modality for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 treatment.
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