59300 Episiotomy or vaginal repair
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: episiotomy, perineal repair, episiotomy with repair
Episiotomy (surgical incision of perineum during vaginal delivery) with or without repair of perineal lacerations sustained during delivery.
Clinical Context
Performed selectively for instrumental delivery or to prevent uncontrolled tearing; repair by layers after delivery is standard.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.35 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.76 |
| Total RVU | 6.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$225.45
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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