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CPT 57530: Cervicectomy (Amputation of the Cervix, Trachelectomy)

CPT code 57530 denotes surgical removal of the uterine cervix (amputation of the cervix, trachelectomy, or cervicectomy). This gynecologic surgical code is used across inpatient and outpatient surgical settings for definitive management of cervical pathology, fertility-sparing procedures in selected cases, or as part of broader pelvic surgery. Nationally, accurate use of 57530 affects procedure-level reporting, quality measurement, and claims payment for gynecologic surgical services.

Key payers referenced in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical and billing context for 57530, including typical sites of service, common modifiers reported with the procedure, and where to expect this code in surgical care pathways. The publication summarizes benchmarks and policy-relevant points that influence how this procedure is documented and billed, and highlights clinical contexts in which the procedure is commonly performed.

The content is intended for revenue cycle leaders, surgical coders, and policy analysts seeking a clear national overview of CPT code 57530, its clinical meaning, and the payer landscape affecting claims and reporting. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable.

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CPT code 57530 describes the surgical removal of the uterine cervix, also known as amputation of the cervix, trachelectomy, or cervicectomy. The procedure involves excision of the cervical tissue while preserving or addressing adjacent uterine structures as indicated by surgical approach and clinical need.

Service type: Surgical procedure; gynecologic surgery

Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center

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CPT 57530: Cervicectomy (Amputation of the Cervix, Trachelectomy)

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Service type: Surgical procedure; gynecologic surgery

Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is a 34-year-old woman with symptomatic cervical dysplasia progressing to high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) or early-stage cervical cancer confined to the cervix who undergoes a cervicectomy (57530) to remove the uterine cervix (trachelectomy/amputation of the cervix). The clinical workflow begins with outpatient evaluation: history, pelvic exam, colposcopy with directed biopsy, and diagnostic imaging as indicated (pelvic ultrasound or MRI) confirming disease localized to the cervix. Preoperative workup includes counseling, informed consent, preoperative labs, and anesthesia evaluation. On the day of service the patient is taken to an operating room or ambulatory surgery center for the procedure under general or regional anesthesia; the cervix is surgically amputated and hemostasis achieved. Postoperative care includes recovery room monitoring, pain control, instructions for activity limitations and wound/vaginal care, and a short follow-up visit for pathology results and wound assessment. Typical sites of service are an ambulatory surgery center or hospital operating room. The patient scenario may include use of local or general anesthesia and may require concomitant procedures (e.g., cervical conization, endocervical curettage, or diagnostic hysteroscopy) documented separately.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when the cervicectomy required substantially greater work than typical and documentation supports increased complexity.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when a planned cervicectomy is partially performed or aborted, with documentation of reasons.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the procedure is started but terminated due to extenuating circumstances, with documentation.
`76`	Repeat procedure by same physician	Data not available in the input.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	Use when cervicectomy is performed in the same session as another unrelated procedure on the same patient and documentation supports distinctness.
`62`	Two surgeons — same specialty	Use when two surgeons of the same specialty share the surgical duties for a medically necessary reason.
`63`	Procedure performed on infants younger than 4 kg	Not typically applicable; include only if patient meets weight/age criteria and documentation supports.
`51`	Multiple procedures	Use when cervicectomy is performed with other procedures during the same session; list cervicectomy as secondary if applicable.
`26`	Professional component	Use if billing only the professional component for an included service (rare for this procedure).
`TC`	Technical component	Use if billing only the technical component for a service ancillary to the procedure (rare).
`59`	Distinct procedural service	(Listed above; ensure correct usage per payer guidance.)
`79`	Unrelated procedure or service by same physician during postoperative period	Use when a new, unrelated cervicectomy-related procedure occurs during the global period.
`78`	Unplanned return to OR by same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period	Use when return to OR is necessary for a complication directly related to the cervicectomy.
`22`	Increased procedural services	(Repeated for emphasis; ensure single instance on claim as appropriate.)

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208D00000X`	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Primary specialty performing cervicectomy procedures.
`2080P0206X`	Gynecologic Oncology	Specialists who perform trachelectomy for early cervical cancer.
`207V00000X`	Family Medicine	May perform simple gynecologic procedures in some settings; less commonly performs cervicectomy.
`363L00000X`	Surgery-Critical Care	May be involved in complex perioperative management in hospital settings.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`N87.2`	Moderate cervical dysplasia	Indicates high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia that may lead to cervicectomy if refractory or extensive.
`N87.1`	Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2	Common indication for excisional procedures including cervicectomy when localized.
`N87.0`	Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1	Mild dysplasia; less commonly an indication for cervicectomy but included for completeness.
`C53.9`	Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified	Early-stage cervical cancer confined to the cervix can be an indication for trachelectomy in fertility-sparing approaches.
`N89.8`	Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix	May include structural or pre-malignant conditions prompting cervicectomy.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`57530`	Amputation of cervix (trachelectomy, cervicectomy)	Primary procedure — surgical removal of the uterine cervix.
`57420`	Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage	Often performed preoperatively for diagnosis and localization of lesions leading to cervicectomy.
`57500`	Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple	Performed diagnostically prior to definitive cervicectomy in cases of CIN or suspected malignancy.
`58100`	Endometrial sampling (biopsy)	May be performed preoperatively to evaluate the uterine cavity if indicated.
`58720`	Partial removal of uterus, trachelectomy (other hysterectomy-related codes may be used)	Codes for related uterine procedures that may be considered in the differential coding depending on extent of surgery.

CPT 57500: Cervical Lesion Removal or Cervical Biopsy

CPT-57505-ENDOCERVICAL-CURETTAGE-TISSUE-SAMPLING

CPT 57505: Endocervical Curettage for Diagnostic Tissue Sampling

CPT-57510-CERVICAL-LESION-ABLATION-ELECTROCAUTERY

CPT 57510: Cervical Lesion Ablation with Electrocautery

CPT-57511-CERVICAL-CRYOCAUTERY-TISSUE-DESTRUCTION

CPT 57511: Cryocautery Destruction of Cervical Tissue

CPT-57513-CERVICAL-LASER-ABLATION

CPT 57513: Cervical Tissue Laser Ablation

CPT-57520-CONIZATION-OF-CERVIX-SCALPEL-LASER-FULGURATION

CPT 57520: Conization of Cervix with Scalpel or Laser

CPT-57522-CERVICAL-CONIZATION-LOOP-ELECTRODE

CPT 57522: Cervical Conization with Loop Electrode

CPT-57531-RADICAL-TRACHELECTOMY-PELVIC-LYMPHADENECTOMY

CPT 57531: Radical Trachelectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

CPT-57540-EXCISION-OF-CERVICAL-STUMP-ABDOMINAL-APPROACH

CPT 57540: Excision of Cervical Stump, Abdominal Approach

CPT-57545-EXCISION-CERVICAL-STUMP-ABDOMINAL

CPT 57545: Excision of Cervical Stump with Pelvic Floor Repair

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`22`	Increased procedural services	Use when the cervicectomy required substantially greater work than typical and documentation supports increased complexity.
`52`	Reduced services	Use when a planned cervicectomy is partially performed or aborted, with documentation of reasons.
`53`	Discontinued procedure	Use when the procedure is started but terminated due to extenuating circumstances, with documentation.
`76`	Repeat procedure by same physician	Data not available in the input.
`59`	Distinct procedural service	Use when cervicectomy is performed in the same session as another unrelated procedure on the same patient and documentation supports distinctness.
`62`	Two surgeons — same specialty	Use when two surgeons of the same specialty share the surgical duties for a medically necessary reason.
`63`	Procedure performed on infants younger than 4 kg	Not typically applicable; include only if patient meets weight/age criteria and documentation supports.
`51`	Multiple procedures	Use when cervicectomy is performed with other procedures during the same session; list cervicectomy as secondary if applicable.
`26`	Professional component	Use if billing only the professional component for an included service (rare for this procedure).
`TC`	Technical component	Use if billing only the technical component for a service ancillary to the procedure (rare).
`59`	Distinct procedural service	(Listed above; ensure correct usage per payer guidance.)
`79`	Unrelated procedure or service by same physician during postoperative period	Use when a new, unrelated cervicectomy-related procedure occurs during the global period.
`78`	Unplanned return to OR by same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period	Use when return to OR is necessary for a complication directly related to the cervicectomy.
`22`	Increased procedural services	(Repeated for emphasis; ensure single instance on claim as appropriate.)

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
`208D00000X`	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Primary specialty performing cervicectomy procedures.
`2080P0206X`	Gynecologic Oncology	Specialists who perform trachelectomy for early cervical cancer.
`207V00000X`	Family Medicine	May perform simple gynecologic procedures in some settings; less commonly performs cervicectomy.
`363L00000X`	Surgery-Critical Care	May be involved in complex perioperative management in hospital settings.

Related Diagnoses

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
`N87.2`	Moderate cervical dysplasia	Indicates high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia that may lead to cervicectomy if refractory or extensive.
`N87.1`	Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2	Common indication for excisional procedures including cervicectomy when localized.
`N87.0`	Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1	Mild dysplasia; less commonly an indication for cervicectomy but included for completeness.
`C53.9`	Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified	Early-stage cervical cancer confined to the cervix can be an indication for trachelectomy in fertility-sparing approaches.
`N89.8`	Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix	May include structural or pre-malignant conditions prompting cervicectomy.

Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`57530`	Amputation of cervix (trachelectomy, cervicectomy)	Primary procedure — surgical removal of the uterine cervix.
`57420`	Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage	Often performed preoperatively for diagnosis and localization of lesions leading to cervicectomy.
`57500`	Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple	Performed diagnostically prior to definitive cervicectomy in cases of CIN or suspected malignancy.
`58100`	Endometrial sampling (biopsy)	May be performed preoperatively to evaluate the uterine cavity if indicated.
`58720`	Partial removal of uterus, trachelectomy (other hysterectomy-related codes may be used)	Codes for related uterine procedures that may be considered in the differential coding depending on extent of surgery.

CPT 57500: Cervical Lesion Removal or Cervical Biopsy

CPT-57505-ENDOCERVICAL-CURETTAGE-TISSUE-SAMPLING

CPT 57505: Endocervical Curettage for Diagnostic Tissue Sampling

CPT-57510-CERVICAL-LESION-ABLATION-ELECTROCAUTERY

CPT 57510: Cervical Lesion Ablation with Electrocautery

CPT-57511-CERVICAL-CRYOCAUTERY-TISSUE-DESTRUCTION

CPT 57511: Cryocautery Destruction of Cervical Tissue

CPT-57513-CERVICAL-LASER-ABLATION

CPT 57513: Cervical Tissue Laser Ablation

CPT-57520-CONIZATION-OF-CERVIX-SCALPEL-LASER-FULGURATION

CPT 57520: Conization of Cervix with Scalpel or Laser

CPT-57522-CERVICAL-CONIZATION-LOOP-ELECTRODE

CPT 57522: Cervical Conization with Loop Electrode

CPT-57531-RADICAL-TRACHELECTOMY-PELVIC-LYMPHADENECTOMY

CPT 57531: Radical Trachelectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

CPT-57540-EXCISION-OF-CERVICAL-STUMP-ABDOMINAL-APPROACH

CPT 57540: Excision of Cervical Stump, Abdominal Approach

CPT-57545-EXCISION-CERVICAL-STUMP-ABDOMINAL

CPT 57545: Excision of Cervical Stump with Pelvic Floor Repair

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

Coding Specifications

Related Diagnoses

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