59410 Obstetrical care
Also known as: OB care with cesarean, global care with cesarean delivery, vaginal delivery with postpartum
Obstetrical care including antepartum and postpartum care, but with cesarean delivery as the final delivery method.
In Plain Language
complete care during pregnancy with c-section delivery
Clinical Context
Bundled payment for obstetrical care ending in primary cesarean delivery or cesarean for failed trial of labor.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.76 |
| Total RVU | 18.76 |
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 18.76, this code ranks in the 80th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59410?
CPT 59410 (Obstetrical care) is a Surgery code. Obstetrical care including antepartum and postpartum care, but with cesarean delivery as the final delivery method.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59410?
The work RVU for CPT 59410 is 18.76. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When is CPT 59410 used?
Bundled payment for obstetrical care ending in primary cesarean delivery or cesarean for failed trial of labor.
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