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CPT 57110: Complete Removal of Vaginal Wall
CPT code 57110 denotes complete removal of the vaginal wall, a major gynecologic surgical procedure used in select clinical situations. Nationally, this code represents a high-acuity operative service with implications for facility resource use, perioperative management, and payer coverage determinations. It is relevant for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and payers assessing authorization and bundling policy for complex pelvic surgery.
Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical context for 57110, typical sites of service, and the types of clinical scenarios that prompt use of the code. The publication presents national benchmarks for service utilization and payment patterns where available, summarizes relevant policy considerations that affect coverage and billing, and highlights documentation elements commonly referenced by payers for claim adjudication.
This summary aims to orient clinicians, coding staff, and policy analysts to the clinical meaning and billing implications of CPT code 57110, providing the context needed to interpret utilization patterns and payer rules at a national level.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 57110 describes the surgical removal of the entire vaginal wall. This procedure is a major gynecologic surgical service involving full excision of vaginal tissues and is performed in operative settings.
Service Type: Major gynecologic surgery
Typical Site of Service: Operating room in an inpatient or outpatient surgical facility