59425 Antepartum care only
Also known as: antepartum care only, prenatal care only, antepartum care 4-6 visits, prenatal care partial
Antepartum care only package, including office visits for routine prenatal evaluation without intrapartum or postpartum care.
In Plain Language
pregnancy care without delivery
Clinical Context
Used when another provider will manage delivery or when patient presents late for prenatal care; includes routine visits only.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.80 |
| Total RVU | 7.80 |
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 7.80, this code ranks in the 49th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59425?
CPT 59425 (Antepartum care only) is a Surgery code. Antepartum care only package, including office visits for routine prenatal evaluation without intrapartum or postpartum care.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59425?
The work RVU for CPT 59425 is 7.80. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When is CPT 59425 used?
Used when another provider will manage delivery or when patient presents late for prenatal care; includes routine visits only.
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