59072 Umbilical cord occlud with ultrasound
Also known as: cord occlusion, selective reduction, umbilical cord ligation
Umbilical cord occlusion performed under ultrasound guidance for selective fetal reduction or treatment of specific fetal vascular anomalies.
Clinical Context
Used in multiple gestations to reduce one twin (selective fetal reduction) when anomalous, or to manage conditions like Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.77 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.28 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.81 |
| Total RVU | 13.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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