CPT
50590 — Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
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OB/GYN
59410 — Vaginal delivery only ; including postpartum care
This code covers the vaginal delivery itself plus postpartum care (hospital and office visits through 6 weeks after delivery), but does NOT include antepartum prenatal visits.
- Typical setting: OB/GYN office, hospital labor & delivery
- National avg charge (illustrative): $1,000–$3,500 (delivery plus postpartum only; less than full global code)
- Most-disputed reason: Billing 59410 when the provider also furnished antepartum care — if the delivering physician provided prenatal care as well, the global code 59400 applies instead.
What it means
What 59410 actually means
This code covers the vaginal delivery itself plus postpartum care (hospital and office visits through 6 weeks after delivery), but does NOT include antepartum prenatal visits. It is used when a different provider handled the prenatal care than the one who delivered the baby.
Common errors with this code
What goes wrong on real bills.
Most bills that look correct still contain at least one of these issues. Up to 49% of medical bills contain errors (CFPB).
- Billing 59410 when the provider also furnished antepartum care — if the delivering physician provided prenatal care as well, the global code 59400 applies instead.
- Billing 59410 and 59400 together on the same claim — these codes represent different service bundles and are mutually exclusive.
- Not accounting for split-care scenarios where the delivering physician bills 59410 and the prenatal care provider bills antepartum-only codes (59425 or 59426) — both should appear on separate claims, not combined.
If you see 59410 on your bill
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1. Get the itemized bill. If your statement only shows a summary, request the CPT-level itemized bill before paying. Generate the request language →
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Related codes
Other codes in this category.
People who land on 59410 often also see these adjacent codes on the same bill.
CPT
55250 — Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral, including postoperative semen examination
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CPT
57452 — Colposcopy of cervix including upper/adjacent vagina
Verify the code matches the actual service and dose.
CPT
58150 — Total abdominal hysterectomy , with/without tubes/ovaries
Verify the code matches the actual service and dose.
CPT
58571 — Laparoscopic total hysterectomy, uterus 250g or less, with/without tubes/ovaries
Verify the code matches the actual service and dose.
Related BillBusted guides
Plain-English reads if you see 59410 on a bill.
59410 FAQ
Plain-English answers.
What does 59410 usually cost?
$1,000–$3,500 (delivery plus postpartum only; less than full global code). Costs vary by region, payer contract, and whether the service was performed in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a facility fee) versus a free-standing clinic.
What's the most common billing error on 59410?
Billing 59410 when the provider also furnished antepartum care — if the delivering physician provided prenatal care as well, the global code 59400 applies instead.
What should I do if I see 59410 on my bill?
Request the itemized bill and the matching EOB from your insurer. Compare the units/quantity billed against what you actually received. Run a free BillBusted scan to flag the most likely errors specific to 59410 before paying.
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