59812 Treatment of miscarriage
Also known as: treatment of miscarriage, evacuation of retained products, D&E
Surgical treatment of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) via dilation and evacuation or curettage for retained products of conception.
In Plain Language
surgical treatment for miscarriage
Clinical Context
Indicated when spontaneous abortion incomplete with significant retained tissue requiring operative management to prevent infection or hemorrhage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.33 |
| Total RVU | 4.33 |
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.33, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59812?
CPT 59812 (Treatment of miscarriage) is a Surgery code. Surgical treatment of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) via dilation and evacuation or curettage for retained products of conception.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59812?
The work RVU for CPT 59812 is 4.33. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 59812 used?
Indicated when spontaneous abortion incomplete with significant retained tissue requiring operative management to prevent infection or hemorrhage.
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