CPT 58120
Dilation and curettage (D&C), nonobstetrical
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 58120 mean?
CPT 58120 reports a nonobstetrical dilation and curettage — dilation of the cervix and scraping of the uterine lining — performed for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons outside of pregnancy care.
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CPT 58120 at a glance
- Code
- 58120
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Dilation and curettage
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,738.07 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 58120?
CPT 58120 reports a nonobstetrical dilation and curettage — dilation of the cervix and scraping of the uterine lining — performed for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons outside of pregnancy care. Its official short descriptor is "Dilation and curettage", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 58120 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 58120 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 58120 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 58120?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 58120 is $1,738.07 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 58120?
CPT 58120 is most associated with Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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