59025 Fetal non-stress test
Also known as: non-stress test, NST, baseline fetal heart rate
Fetal non-stress test (Nonstress Test) involves monitoring fetal heart rate and its acceleration in response to fetal movement without external stress.
In Plain Language
checking baby's heart rate response to movement
Clinical Context
Standard outpatient surveillance test in high-risk pregnancies; reactive pattern (accelerations with movement) indicates fetal well-being.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.52 |
| Total RVU | 0.52 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.52, this code ranks in the 1st percentile among Surgery codes — 15.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59025?
CPT 59025 (Fetal non-stress test) is a Surgery code. Fetal non-stress test (Nonstress Test) involves monitoring fetal heart rate and its acceleration in response to fetal movement without external stress.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59025?
The work RVU for CPT 59025 is 0.52. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine.
When is CPT 59025 used?
Standard outpatient surveillance test in high-risk pregnancies; reactive pattern (accelerations with movement) indicates fetal well-being.
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