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59426 Antepartum care only

Surgery

Also known as: antepartum care complex, high-risk antepartum care, antepartum care 7 or more visits, prenatal care extended

Antepartum care with extended complexity including frequent visits, high-risk monitoring, or specialized care without delivery component.

Clinical Context

Used for high-risk pregnancies requiring intensive antepartum management (pregestational diabetes, hypertension, previous adverse outcomes).

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU14.30
Practice Expense RVU13.20
Malpractice RVU4.10
Total RVU31.60

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,055.44

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Obstetrics and GynecologyMaternal Fetal Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.