59350 Repair of uterus
Also known as: uterine repair, hysterotomy closure, uterine rupture repair
Surgical repair of uterine defect or rupture, including repair of uterine wound after cesarean delivery or treatment of uterine rupture.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of the uterus
Clinical Context
Performed at cesarean delivery to close hysterotomy, or emergently to treat uterine rupture with hemorrhage control.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.82 |
| Total RVU | 4.82 |
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 4.82, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59350?
CPT 59350 (Repair of uterus) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of uterine defect or rupture, including repair of uterine wound after cesarean delivery or treatment of uterine rupture.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59350?
The work RVU for CPT 59350 is 4.82. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine.
When is CPT 59350 used?
Performed at cesarean delivery to close hysterotomy, or emergently to treat uterine rupture with hemorrhage control.
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