CPT 59871 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 59871 by major payers:
$170.76
$182.03
$178.32
$220.03
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 59871 | $3352.00 | 1295790327 - ENDOSCOPY OF PLANO, LP, GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF PLANO | 201477775 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY OF PLANO LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $2392.00 | 1659505857 - HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 264379508 - (NJ) HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SURGERY CENT | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $892.00 | 1972541415 - OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER LLC, OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER | 223564617 - (NJ) OCEAN ENDOSURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $2390.00 | 1144380163 - THE CENTRE LLC | 352121237 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $3570.00 | 1558794081 - SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE, LLC | 731553441 - (AZ) SURGERY CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $1893.00 | 1538122569 - CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER LP | 621624530 - (TN) CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $2499.00 | 1083754352 - MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA, MERCY PHILADELPHIA HOSPITAL SHORT PROCEDURE UNIT | 231352191 - (PA) MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEASTERN PA | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $2074.00 | 1053336602 - VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC, VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY PAVILION | 541420580 - (VA) VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $1678.00 | 1508360181 - NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLC | 815281505 - (AL) NEPHROLOGY VASCULAR LAB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA ASC LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $1800.00 | 1780764829 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF ST PETERS LLC, ST PETERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 205579933 - (MO) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF ST PETERS LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $1740.00 | 1649515933 - NAPERVILLE FERTILITY CENTER, INC. | 204056909 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $3229.00 | 1033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER | 261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $3500.00 | 1942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | 261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $2103.00 | 1427015999 - WEST SHORE SURGERY, LTD, WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER, LTD | 251821415 - (PA) WEST SHORE SURGERY CENTER, LTD | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 59871 | $3500.00 | 1114126596 - CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER LLC, CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER | 205429299 - (FL) CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC | FL | 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 59871 vs. Other Surgical Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery Codes
The CPT 59871 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 59871 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 59866-CPT | Moderate | Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction(S) (Mpr) |
| 59870-CPT | Moderate | Uterine Evac/Curet-Hydatidifrm Mole |
| 59871-CPT | Low | Removal Of Cerclage Suture Under Anesthesia (Other Than Local) |
| 59897-CPT | High | Unlisted Fetal Invasive Procedure, Including Ultrasound Guidance, When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 59871. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 59871 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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