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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 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 57556 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 57556 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 57556 by major payers:
$735.53
$770.51
$762.85
$945.00
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CPT 57556
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Cross Timbers Surgery Center, LLC, North Texas Gi Center
Cross Timbers Surgery Center, Lp Dba North Texas Gi Center
$8,238.00Published rateGcsa Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
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$5,354.00Published rateThe Surgery Center At Lone Tree, LLC
$2,550.00Published rateSearcy Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$1,473.00Published rateFort Myers Endoscopy Center LLC
$300.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 57556 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Female Genital System Codes
The CPT 57556 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 57556 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 57555-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. |
| 57556-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 57556. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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