59899 Unlisted procedures mat care & dlvr
Also known as: unlisted maternal procedure
Unlisted procedure for maternal care and delivery, used for unique surgical or procedural interventions not specified by defined codes.
Clinical Context
Code for novel obstetric procedures not captured by standard codes; requires detailed operative report for billing appropriateness.
RVU Information
CPT 59899 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 59899?
CPT 59899 (Unlisted procedures mat care & dlvr) is a Surgery code. Unlisted procedure for maternal care and delivery, used for unique surgical or procedural interventions not specified by defined codes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 59899?
The work RVU for CPT 59899 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When is CPT 59899 used?
Code for novel obstetric procedures not captured by standard codes; requires detailed operative report for billing appropriateness.
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