CPT Codes for D&C (Dilation and Curettage) | Short & Long Descriptions
The Dilation and Curettage (D&C) CPT codes can be reported for a procedure where the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. Seven CPT codes describe D&C procedures according to the CPT manual. These codes are used to record the specific type of D&C procedure performed by the healthcare provider.
1. CPT Code 59840
Lay-term: CPT code 59840 is used when a provider performs an abortion procedure using dilation and curettage.
Long description: Induced abortion, by dilation and curettage.
Short description: Abortion via D&C.
2. CPT Code 59851
Lay-term: CPT code 59851 is used when a provider performs an abortion by injecting one or more substances into the amniotic sac, which includes hospital admission and visit.
Long description: Induced abortion, by one or more intra-amniotic injections (amniocentesis-injections), including hospital admission and visit.
Short description: Abortion via intra-amniotic injections.
3. CPT Code 59856
Lay-term: CPT code 59856 is used when a provider performs an abortion by inserting one or more vaginal suppositories, with or without cervical dilation.
Long description: Induced abortion, by one or more vaginal suppositories (e.g., prostaglandin) with or without cervical dilation (e.g., laminaria).
Short description: Abortion via vaginal suppositories.
4. CPT Code 57520
Lay-term: CPT code 57520 is used when a provider performs a conization of the cervix, which may or may not include fulguration, dilation and curettage, or repair, using a cold knife or laser.
Long description: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser.
Short description: Cervical conization with/without D&C.
5. CPT Code 58120
Lay-term: CPT code 58120 is used when a provider performs a diagnostic and/or therapeutic dilation and curettage for nonobstetrical reasons.
Long description: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical).
Short description: Nonobstetrical D&C.
6. CPT Code 59160
Lay-term: CPT code 59160 is used when a provider performs a curettage procedure after childbirth.
Long description: Curettage, postpartum.
Short description: Postpartum curettage.
7. CPT Code 57558
Lay-term: CPT code 57558 is used when a provider performs a dilation and curettage of the cervical stump.
Long description: Dilation and curettage of cervical stump.
Short description: D&C of cervical stump.
