59820 Care of miscarriage
Also known as: postabortion care, spontaneous abortion management
Management and care following spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), including office evaluation, ultrasound, and non-operative treatment.
In Plain Language
medical care after miscarriage
Clinical Context
Non-operative management of spontaneous abortion; may include expectant management, medical management with prostaglandins, or observation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.72 |
| Total RVU | 4.72 |
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 4.72, this code ranks in the 32nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59820?
CPT 59820 (Care of miscarriage) is a Surgery code. Management and care following spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), including office evaluation, ultrasound, and non-operative treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59820?
The work RVU for CPT 59820 is 4.72. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 59820 used?
Non-operative management of spontaneous abortion; may include expectant management, medical management with prostaglandins, or observation.
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