CPT code 59414 identifies a procedure for removal of the placenta and membranes when the delivery was performed by a different clinician. This code captures a discrete postpartum surgical service that may be performed in hospital or ambulatory surgical settings and has implications for billing, quality measurement, and maternal care pathways nationally. Payers commonly involved in coverage and reimbursement decisions include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will find a concise explanation of the clinical service represented by 59414, typical sites of service, and the relevance to maternal health workflows. The publication covers payment and coding benchmarks, common modifier usage and billing considerations, and the clinical context that informs appropriate use. It also highlights policy and payer-specific guidance where available. This resource is intended to help coding professionals, billing managers, and health policy analysts understand how CPT code 59414 fits into postpartum surgical care, documentation requirements, and payer interactions at a national level.