59414 Deliver placenta
Surgery
Also known as: placental delivery, third stage management
Delivery of the placenta and membranes following delivery of the fetus, including management of the third stage of labor.
Clinical Context
Represents management of placental delivery with potential intervention (uterotonic agents, manual removal) for retained placenta.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 2.46 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$82.16
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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