58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s)
Also known as: cyst drainage, ovarian cyst aspiration, simple cyst drainage
Drainage of simple ovarian cyst(s), usually performed via needle aspiration or direct incision and drainage during laparoscopy or open surgical approach.
In Plain Language
draining fluid from ovarian cyst; cyst fluid removal
Clinical Context
Performed when simple cysts are symptomatic or require confirmation of benign nature, typically during diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.50 |
| Total RVU | 4.50 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.50, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 58800?
CPT 58800 (Drainage of ovarian cyst(s)) is a Surgery code. Drainage of simple ovarian cyst(s), usually performed via needle aspiration or direct incision and drainage during laparoscopy or open surgical approach.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 58800?
The work RVU for CPT 58800 is 4.50. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 58800 used?
Performed when simple cysts are symptomatic or require confirmation of benign nature, typically during diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy.
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