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CPT 57540: Excision of Cervical Stump, Abdominal Approach
CPT code 57540 represents the abdominal excision (amputation) of the cervical stump left after a prior subtotal hysterectomy. Nationally, this gynecologic surgical code is used when definitive removal of the residual cervix is required and may affect operative planning, site-of-service decisions, and payer coverage determinations. Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will learn the clinical scope of the procedure, typical sites of service, common modifiers associated with surgical services, and how major payers commonly handle coverage and coding practices for gynecologic surgical procedures. The summary also provides context for benchmarking utilization and reimbursement patterns and highlights considerations for claims documentation and coding specificity. Data not available in the input for detailed payer-specific rates, ICD-10 diagnosis pairings, associated taxonomies, and related codes.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 57540 describes surgical excision of the cervical stump remaining after a prior subtotal hysterectomy. The procedure involves amputation of the cervical remnant through an abdominal approach and is performed when removal of the residual cervix is clinically indicated after the initial procedure left the cervix intact.
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Service type: Surgical procedure — gynecologic abdominal surgery
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Typical site of service: Inpatient or outpatient hospital surgical setting or ambulatory surgery center, depending on clinical factors and payer/site capabilities.