59400 Obstetrical care
Also known as: global obstetrical care, complete obstetric care, global OB care, obstetric care vaginal delivery, global OB vaginal, routine vaginal delivery, vaginal delivery global
Comprehensive obstetrical care package including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for vaginal or cesarean delivery.
In Plain Language
complete care during pregnancy and delivery
Clinical Context
Represents bundled payment for full pregnancy management including initial office visit, antepartum visits, delivery, and postpartum follow-up.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 37.00 |
| Total RVU | 37.00 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 37.00, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Surgery codes — 4.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59400?
CPT 59400 (Obstetrical care) is a Surgery code. Comprehensive obstetrical care package including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for vaginal or cesarean delivery.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59400?
The work RVU for CPT 59400 is 37.00. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When is CPT 59400 used?
Represents bundled payment for full pregnancy management including initial office visit, antepartum visits, delivery, and postpartum follow-up.
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