59830 Treat uterus infection
Also known as: endometritis treatment, postpartum infection treatment
Treatment of postpartum or postabortion uterine infection (endometritis) including antibiotics and potential operative intervention for retained products or abscess.
Clinical Context
Indicates clinical presentation of fever, elevated white blood cell count, and uterine tenderness; treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.06 |
| Total RVU | 12.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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