58952 Resection ovarian malignancy
Also known as: TAH-BSO staging with lymph nodes, comprehensive ovarian cancer staging
Resection of ovarian malignancy with comprehensive surgical staging including Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, omentectomy, lymph node sampling, and peritoneal biopsies.
In Plain Language
removing ovarian cancer with complete staging and lymph node assessment
Clinical Context
Most comprehensive staging approach for ovarian cancer, evaluates peritoneal surfaces, lymph nodes, and omental involvement for treatment planning.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.61 |
| Total RVU | 26.61 |
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 26.61, this code ranks in the 90th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 58952?
CPT 58952 (Resection ovarian malignancy) is a Surgery code. Resection of ovarian malignancy with comprehensive surgical staging including Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, omentectomy, lymph node sampling, and peritoneal biopsies.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 58952?
The work RVU for CPT 58952 is 26.61. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 58952 used?
Most comprehensive staging approach for ovarian cancer, evaluates peritoneal surfaces, lymph nodes, and omental involvement for treatment planning.
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