59515 Cesarean delivery
Surgery
Also known as: cesarean with ante and post care, cesarean delivery including postpartum care, c-section with postpartum
Cesarean delivery with antepartum and postpartum obstetrical care, excluding global delivery attendance.
Clinical Context
Used when cesarean delivery planned and managed with antepartum monitoring and postpartum care.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.79 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.26 |
| Total RVU | 36.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,224.78
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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