58120 Dilation and curettage
Also known as: D&C, dilation and curettage
Dilation and curettage is a procedure in which the cervical canal is dilated and the endometrial lining is scraped to remove tissue for diagnostic evaluation or therapeutic purposes.
In Plain Language
Uterus scraping; Endometrial tissue removal
Clinical Context
Diagnostic use for abnormal uterine bleeding and therapeutic use for retained products of conception following miscarriage or induced abortion. Increasingly replaced by hysteroscopy for visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.50 |
| Total RVU | 3.50 |
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 3.50, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 58120?
CPT 58120 (Dilation and curettage) is a Surgery code. Dilation and curettage is a procedure in which the cervical canal is dilated and the endometrial lining is scraped to remove tissue for diagnostic evaluation or therapeutic purposes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 58120?
The work RVU for CPT 58120 is 3.50. This code is primarily used by Gynecology, Obstetrics. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 58120 used?
Diagnostic use for abnormal uterine bleeding and therapeutic use for retained products of conception following miscarriage or induced abortion. Increasingly replaced by hysteroscopy for visualization.
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