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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Drain Genital Cyst Or Abscess, Procedure To Drain An Abscess Or Cyst (Pocket Of Infection Or Fluid) On The External Genitals Or The Bartholins Gland (Either Side Of The Vagina). The Procedure May Involve Creating A Skin Pocket To Prevent Future Cysts Around The Gland.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Female Genital System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 56440 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 56440 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 56440 by major payers:
$247.69
$247.00
$256.24
$298.80
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CPT 56440
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Inova Woodburn Surgery Center LLC
Inova Health Care Services
$4,453.00Published rateOrchard Creek Surgery Center
$2,243.00Published ratePrisma Health Ambulatory Surgery Centers-Midlands, LLC, Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Center
Prisma Health Ambulatory Surgery Centersmidlands LLC
$1,359.00Published rateValley Surgical Center Inc
$811.00Published rateSteven Vonfrolio
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$318.20Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 56440 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Female Genital System Codes
The CPT 56440 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Female Genital System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 56440 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 56405-CPT | Low | Drain Genital Cyst Or Abscess, Procedure To Drain An Abscess Or Cyst (Pocket Of Infection Or Fluid) On The External Genitals Or The Bartholins Gland (Either Side Of The Vagina). The Procedure May Involve Creating A Skin Pocket To Prevent Future Cysts Around The Gland. |
| 56420-CPT | Moderate | Drain Genital Cyst Or Abscess, Procedure To Drain An Abscess Or Cyst (Pocket Of Infection Or Fluid) On The External Genitals Or The Bartholins Gland (Either Side Of The Vagina). The Procedure May Involve Creating A Skin Pocket To Prevent Future Cysts Around The Gland. |
| 56440-CPT | Moderate | Drain Genital Cyst Or Abscess, Procedure To Drain An Abscess Or Cyst (Pocket Of Infection Or Fluid) On The External Genitals Or The Bartholins Gland (Either Side Of The Vagina). The Procedure May Involve Creating A Skin Pocket To Prevent Future Cysts Around The Gland. |
| 56441-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Genital Scar Tissue, Surgical Release Of Scar Tissue That Has Fused Together The Two Folds Of Skin (Labia) On Either Side Of The Vaginal Opening. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 56440. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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