CPT code 57545 denotes surgical excision of a residual cervical stump following a previous subtotal hysterectomy, performed via an abdominal amputation with concurrent pelvic floor repair. Nationally, this code captures a distinct gynecologic procedure used when the retained cervix requires removal for clinical indications such as persistent symptoms, pathology, or complications after subtotal hysterectomy. Accurate use of the code affects clinical documentation, hospital case mix, and surgical quality reporting.

Key payers in typical analyses include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. This publication provides a concise reference for how 57545 is defined, expected sites of service, common surgical context, and the types of benchmarks and policy items stakeholders track. Readers will find an overview of reimbursement benchmarking considerations, payer coverage patterns where available, clinical context for when the procedure is performed, and implications for coding and billing workflows. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.