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CPT 57210: Repair of Vaginal Wall or Perineal Laceration, Nonobstetric
CPT code 57210 identifies nonobstetric repair of vaginal wall and/or perineal lacerations — a focused soft-tissue suturing procedure performed to restore anatomy and control hemorrhage. Nationally, this code matters because it captures a discrete surgical service across multiple ambulatory and hospital outpatient settings and influences procedure-level billing, quality measurement, and coding accuracy for gynecologic and emergency care. Key payers in typical analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will learn the clinical scope of the code, typical sites of service, common billing modifiers associated with surgical procedures, and payer coverage patterns where available. The publication also outlines benchmarks and policy considerations relevant to coding consistency, documentation requirements for surgical repair, and how this code is differentiated from obstetric laceration repair codes. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable, and the piece focuses on national implications for coding, billing, and clinical documentation rather than state-specific rules.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 57210 describes the surgical repair of a laceration of the vaginal wall and/or perineum when the injury is not related to childbirth or pregnancy. This procedure involves suturing soft-tissue tears in the vaginal or perineal mucosa and underlying tissue to restore anatomy and stop bleeding.
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Service type: Minor surgical soft-tissue repair
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center, hospital outpatient department, or office-based surgical setting