CPT 59821
Treatment of miscarriage
CPT 59821 at a glance
- Code
- 59821
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Treatment of miscarriage
- 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 59821?
CPT 59821 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Treatment of miscarriage". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 59821 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 59821 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 59821 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 59821?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 59821 is $1,738.07 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; 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.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.