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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.
Removal Of Cervical Stump, Surgery To Remove The Cervical Stump A Portion Of The Cervix Remaining After The Uterus Has Been Removed. The Procedure Usually Involves Repair Of The Pelvic Floor. Other Tissues That Have Weakened May Be Repaired As Well.
| 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 51 - Multiple procedures 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 57550 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 57550 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 57550 by major payers:
$515.37
$555.57
$559.69
$690.06
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CPT 57550
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Senate Street Surgery Center LLC, Clarian Health Partners Inc Mbr
Senate Street Surgery Center LLC
$8,705.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$2,206.00Published rateWestern Washington Medical Group, Inc, Ps, Dba: Gateway Surgery Center
Western Washington Medical Group, Inc., P.S.
$1,492.00Published rateUrology Surgical Partners, LLC
$1,206.00Published ratePuget Sound Gastroenterology, PLLC, Evergreen Endoscopy Center
Puget Sound Gastroenterology, P.S.
$610.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 57550 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Female Genital System Codes
The CPT 57550 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 57550 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 57531-CPT | High | Removal Of Cervix Lymph Nodes, Surgery To Remove The Entire Cervix And Major Lymph Nodes In The Pelvis. The Procedure Removes Samples Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy) From Smaller Lymph Nodes. The Fallopian Tubes Or Ovaries May Also Be Removed. |
| 57540-CPT | High | Removal Of Cervical Stump, Surgery To Remove The Cervical Stump A Portion Of The Cervix Remaining After The Uterus Has Been Removed. The Procedure Usually Involves Repair Of The Pelvic Floor. Other Tissues That Have Weakened May Be Repaired As Well. |
| 57545-CPT | High | Removal Of Cervical Stump, Surgery To Remove The Cervical Stump A Portion Of The Cervix Remaining After The Uterus Has Been Removed. The Procedure Usually Involves Repair Of The Pelvic Floor. Other Tissues That Have Weakened May Be Repaired As Well. |
| 57550-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Cervical Stump, Surgery To Remove The Cervical Stump A Portion Of The Cervix Remaining After The Uterus Has Been Removed. The Procedure Usually Involves Repair Of The Pelvic Floor. Other Tissues That Have Weakened May Be Repaired As Well. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 57550. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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