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59830 Treat uterus infection

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU6.43
Practice Expense RVU4.06
Malpractice RVU2.06
Total RVU12.55

Est. Medicare Payment

$419.17

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

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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