58950 Resection ovarian malignancy
Also known as: ovarian cancer surgery, staging oophorectomy, ovarian tumor resection
Resection of ovarian malignancy with staging procedure including peritoneal sampling, biopsies, and omentectomy without hysterectomy or radical dissection.
In Plain Language
removing ovarian cancer with staging
Clinical Context
Initial surgical treatment for ovarian cancer with assessment of disease extent; typically followed by chemotherapy based on stage and histology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.91 |
| Total RVU | 17.91 |
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 17.91, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 58950?
CPT 58950 (Resection ovarian malignancy) is a Surgery code. Resection of ovarian malignancy with staging procedure including peritoneal sampling, biopsies, and omentectomy without hysterectomy or radical dissection.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 58950?
The work RVU for CPT 58950 is 17.91. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 58950 used?
Initial surgical treatment for ovarian cancer with assessment of disease extent; typically followed by chemotherapy based on stage and histology.
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