59150 Treat ectopic pregnancy
Also known as: lap ectopic salpingostomy, laparoscopic tube salvage
Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy with evacuation and salpingostomy (tube-preserving approach) or salpingectomy.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to save the fallopian tube with ectopic pregnancy
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive tube-sparing approach for hemodynamically stable patients with unruptured ectopic, improving future fertility outcomes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.98 |
| Total RVU | 11.98 |
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 11.98, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59150?
CPT 59150 (Treat ectopic pregnancy) is a Surgery code. Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy with evacuation and salpingostomy (tube-preserving approach) or salpingectomy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59150?
The work RVU for CPT 59150 is 11.98. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 59150 used?
Minimally invasive tube-sparing approach for hemodynamically stable patients with unruptured ectopic, improving future fertility outcomes.
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