CPT 59856 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery |
| Common Place of Service | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 59856 by major payers:
$623.64
$655.36
$654.19
$806.09
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 59856 | $1390.00 | 1700888658 - WESTON OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER LTD, WESTON OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER | 650930629 - (FL) WESTON OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $1248.00 | 1760931349 - SF NASSAU ASC LLC | 300870382 - (NY) SF NASSAU ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $928.00 | 1770008922 - BANNER PHOENIX SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901182683 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $3933.00 | 1295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY | 942909203 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $646.00 | 1821167479 - EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, PLLC, EVERGREEN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911628032 - (WA) EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $1258.00 | 1366406233 - MIDDLE TENNESSEE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 621699667 - (TN) MIDDLE TENNESSEE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $358.00 | 1154449643 - AUGUSTA EYE SURGERY, LLC | 205644814 - (GA) AUGUSTA EYE SURGERY LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $845.00 | 1215990247 - SOUTHERN HILLS SURGERY CENTER LP, SOUTHERN HILLS SURGERY CENTER | 200533890 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $281.00 | 1235117052 - ALLEGANY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 522268598 - (MD) ALLEGANY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $3787.00 | 1184601098 - FRANCISCAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352128334 - (IN) FRANCISCAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $624.00 | 1619144607 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C. | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $650.00 | 1164480992 - VICTORIA SURGERY CENTER | 742803100 - (TX) VICTORIA SURGERY CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $1276.00 | 1437419660 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIE LLC | 453386956 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIE | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $1624.00 | 1679963912 - FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORANGE COUNTY, LLC | 464731184 - (CA) FERTILITY LAB SCIENCES OF ORAN | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59856 | $1500.00 | 1710904701 - ENDOSCOPIC DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER LLC | 770611981 - (NY) ENDOSCOPIC DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 59856 vs. Other Surgical Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery Codes
The CPT 59856 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery. 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 59856 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 59855-CPT | Moderate | Induced Abortion, By 1 Or More Vaginal Suppositories (Eg, Prostaglandin) With Or Without Cervical Dilation (Eg, Laminaria), Including Hospital Admission And Visits, Delivery Of Fetus And Secundines; |
| 59856-CPT | Moderate | Induced Abortion, By 1 Or More Vaginal Suppositories (Eg, Prostaglandin) With Or Without Cervical Dilation (Eg, Laminaria), Including Hospital Admission And Visits, Delivery Of Fetus And Secundines; With Dilation And Curettage And/Or Evacuation |
| 59857-CPT | Moderate | Induced Abortion, By 1 Or More Vaginal Suppositories (Eg, Prostaglandin) With Or Without Cervical Dilation (Eg, Laminaria), Including Hospital Admission And Visits, Delivery Of Fetus And Secundines; With Hysterotomy (Failed Medical Evacuation) |
| 59866-CPT | Moderate | Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction(S) (Mpr) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 59856. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 59856 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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