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CPT code 57510: Cervical cautery, noncryo, nonlaser method2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Fort Worth, TX

Reports cauterization of cervical tissue, such as treatment of symptomatic ectropion or a selected focal lesion, using a noncryo, nonlaser method.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality154 Medicare services in 2024

In Fort Worth, TX, Medicare pays $161.49 for 57510 in the office and $100.89 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$161.49Office (non-facility)
$100.89Hospital or facility
−1.3%vs the national office rate ($163.66)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 57510 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 57510 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Fort Worth, TX
  2. What 57510 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 57510 covers

A gynecologist typically performs this office procedure to cauterize a cervical surface area, for example when treating symptomatic cervical ectropion or a focal lesion selected for destruction. The service treats tissue rather than obtaining a specimen for diagnosis. Cryocautery and laser treatment have distinct codes, so the documented method matters when choosing this code.

Report 57510 when the record supports cervical cauterization by a method other than cryocautery or laser; document the treated site, indication, and method. Medicare assigns a 10-day global period, so related postoperative visits during that period are included. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction. The cervix is a single midline structure, so modifier 50 is inappropriate. Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery for this service, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Fort Worth, TX compares for 57510

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 57510 runs from $145.39 in Arkansas to $205.20 in San Benito County, CA. Fort Worth, TX pays $161.49. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

57510 in Fort Worth, TX vs other payment areas
  1. Fort Worth, TX · this page$161.49
  2. Austin, TX · Texas$167.74+$6.25
  3. Beaumont, TX · Texas$154.71−$6.78
  4. Brazoria, TX · Texas$160.85−$0.64
  5. Dallas, TX · Texas$162.25+$0.76
  6. Galveston, TX · Texas$161.57+$0.08
  7. Houston, TX · Texas$167.80+$6.31

Other areas in Texas first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

57510 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
Rest of TexasTexas$157.95$99.62
Los Angeles, CACalifornia$178.95$106.24
Washington, DC areaDistrict of Columbia$184.40$112.00
Miami, FLFlorida$184.74$120.76
Chicago, ILIllinois$179.26$117.49
Manhattan, NYNew York$188.94$117.52
AlaskaAlaska$195.34$129.89
AlabamaAlabama$147.42$93.65

57510 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$145.39

$195.34

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57510 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$195.341
AL$147.421
AR$145.391
AZ$159.221
CA$168.14–$205.2029
CO$167.711
CT$174.251
DC$184.401
DE$161.741
FL$165.39–$184.743
GA$156.07–$167.582
GU$171.281
HI$171.281
IA$149.121
ID$150.441
IL$162.18–$179.264
IN$151.221
KS$149.341
KY$152.651
LA$152.78–$159.872
MA$167.15–$182.512
MD$164.44–$184.403
ME$152.13–$158.662
MI$157.25–$168.292
MN$158.291
MO$150.88–$159.343
MS$148.121
MT$163.641
NC$153.501
ND$156.921
NE$149.631
NH$165.961
NJ$175.57–$182.812
NM$158.431
NV$161.861
NY$155.77–$194.465
OH$155.881
OK$151.451
OR$159.93–$171.792
PA$155.62–$170.682
PR$164.491
RI$166.601
SC$155.081
SD$156.121
TN$150.171
TX$154.71–$167.808
UT$157.081
VA$158.79–$184.402
VI$164.491
VT$157.151
WA$166.55–$185.222
WI$152.001
WV$156.701
WY$160.711

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How the 57510 rate is calculated

Each of 57510’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 57510

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.85

1.85 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.71

2.71 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.34

0.34 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.9000

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$163.66

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Fort Worth, TX inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

6,500

Code
57510
Physician work
1.85
Practice expense
2.71
Malpractice
0.34

GPCI2026.csv

100

Locality
Fort Worth, TX
Physician work
1.009
Practice expense
0.986
Malpractice
0.871
Office calculation for 57510 in Fort Worth, TX
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.85× 1.0091.8666
Practice expense2.71× 0.9862.6721
Malpractice0.34× 0.8710.2961
Total RVUs4.8349
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Fort Worth, TX$161.49

Office: (1.85 × 1.009 + 2.71 × 0.986 + 0.34 × 0.871) × $33.4009 = $161.49

Facility: (1.85 × 1.009 + 0.87 × 0.986 + 0.34 × 0.871) × $33.4009 = $100.89

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Payment rules and modifiers for 57510

57510 has a 10-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.

CMS payment indicators · 57510

Cervical cautery, noncryo, nonlaser method

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period010Minor procedure: the day of the procedure plus 10 days after are included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)0The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.
Split (54/55/56)0.10/0.80/0.10Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care.

Global surgery period · 57510

Cervical cautery, noncryo, nonlaser method

10-day global period ends

Oct 11, 2026

Covers Oct 1, 2026 through Oct 11, 2026 (11 days).

Visit on Oct 31, 2026

After the global period ends: visits and procedures are billed normally.

SurgeryVisit
Sep 28, 2026Oct 14, 2026

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 51 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

57510 without 51 · national office

$163.66

Cervical cautery, noncryo, nonlaser method

57510-51 · Second procedure: 50%

$81.83

When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).

When to use modifier 51

Codes related to 57510

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 57510
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Fort Worth, TX
Used instead
57511Cervical ablation, cryotherapy techniqueUse for cervical cauterization performed by cryocautery rather than the method represented by 57510.$187.54
57513Cervical laser, laser ablationUse when cervical tissue is treated with laser surgery rather than the method represented by 57510.$193.80
57520Cervical cone, non-loop excisionCervical conization is an excisional approach, rather than surface cauterization, when that treatment is selected.$355.40

How 57510 has changed in Fort Worth, TX

57510 · Office / nonfacility

$161.49

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $1.50 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $159.99 to $161.49 (0.9%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $159.99changed to$161.49

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.90 changed to 1.85
    • Practice expense RVU 2.76 changed to 2.71
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.34
    • Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.998 changed to 0.986
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.902 changed to 0.871

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $167.90changed to$159.99

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.84 changed to 2.76
    • Malpractice RVU 0.32 changed to 0.30

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $165.16changed to$167.90

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $168.74changed to$165.16

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.85 changed to 2.84
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.32
    • Work GPCI 1.013 changed to 1.011
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.996 changed to 0.998
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.721 changed to 0.902

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $171.07changed to$168.74

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.86 changed to 2.85
    • Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.016 changed to 1.013
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.995 changed to 0.996
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.539 changed to 0.721

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $162.57changed to$171.07

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Practice expense RVU 2.58 changed to 2.86
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.31

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $152.47changed to$162.57

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.13 changed to 2.58
    • Work GPCI 1.011 changed to 1.016
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.991 changed to 0.995
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.643 changed to 0.539

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $138.04changed to$152.47

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 1.77 changed to 2.13
    • Malpractice RVU 0.23 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.011
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.986 changed to 0.991
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.747 changed to 0.643

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $131.86changed to$138.04

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Practice expense RVU 1.60 changed to 1.77

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $131.42changed to$131.86

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 1.59 changed to 1.60
    • Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.991 changed to 0.986
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.760 changed to 0.747

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $131.01changed to$131.42

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Practice expense RVU 1.58 changed to 1.59
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.006
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.995 changed to 0.991
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.772 changed to 0.760

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $131.76changed to$131.01

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Malpractice RVU 0.24 changed to 0.23

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $131.11changed to$131.76

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $132.65changed to$131.11

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.24
    • Work GPCI 1.002 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.987 changed to 0.995
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.799 changed to 0.772

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $130.98changed to$132.65

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 1.73 changed to 1.58
    • Malpractice RVU 0.31 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.002
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.979 changed to 0.987
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.826 changed to 0.799

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $130.98

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$161.49$100.89RVU26D
2026-07-01$161.49$100.89RVU26C
2026-04-01$161.49$100.89RVU26B
2026-01-01$161.49$100.89RVU26A
2025-10-01$159.99$109.63RVU25D
2025-07-01$159.99$109.63RVU25C
2025-04-01$159.99$109.63RVU25B
2025-01-01$159.99$109.63RVU25A
2024-10-01$167.90$113.08RVU24D
2024-07-01$167.90$113.08RVU24C
2024-04-01$167.90$113.08RVU24B
2024-03-09$167.90$113.08RVU24AR
2024-01-01$165.16$111.24RVU24A
2023-10-01$168.74$111.70RVU23D
2023-07-01$168.74$111.70RVU23C
2023-04-01$168.74$111.70RVU23B
2023-01-01$168.74$111.70RVU23A
2022-10-01$171.07$111.15RVU22D
2022-07-01$171.07$111.15RVU22C
2022-04-01$171.07$111.15RVU22B
2022-01-01$171.07$111.15RVU22A
2021-10-01$162.57$111.88RVU21D
2021-07-01$162.57$111.88RVU21C
2021-04-01$162.57$111.88RVU21B
2021-01-01$162.57$111.88RVU21A
2020-10-01$152.47$115.27RVU20D
2020-07-01$152.47$115.27RVU20C
2020-04-01$152.47$115.27RVU20B
2020-01-01$152.47$115.27RVU20A
2019-10-01$138.04$114.59RVU19D
2019-07-01$138.04$114.59RVU19C
2019-04-01$138.04$114.59RVU19B
2019-01-01$138.04$114.59RVU19A
2018-10-01$131.86$115.53RVU18D
2018-07-01$131.86$115.53RVU18C
2018-04-01$131.86$115.53RVU18B
2018-01-01$131.86$115.53RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$131.42$116.13RVU17D
2017-07-01$131.42$116.13RVU17C
2017-04-01$131.42$116.13RVU17B
2017-01-01$131.42$116.13RVU17A
2016-10-01$131.01$115.69RVU16D
2016-07-01$131.01$115.69RVU16C
2016-04-01$131.01$115.69RVU16B
2016-01-01$131.01$115.69RVU16A
2015-10-01$131.76$116.39RVU15D
2015-07-01$131.76$116.39RVU15C
2015-04-01$131.11$115.81RVU15B
2015-01-01$131.11$115.81RVU15A
2014-10-01$132.65$117.80RVU14D
2014-07-01$132.65$117.80RVU14C
2014-04-01$132.65$117.80RVU14B
2014-01-01$132.65$117.80RVU14A
2013-10-01$130.98$115.32RVU13D
2013-07-01$130.98$115.32RVU13C
2013-04-01$130.98$115.32RVU13B
2013-01-01$130.98$115.32RVU13AR

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Where the Fort Worth, TX rate applies

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57510 billing questions

How does 57510 differ from cryocautery or laser treatment?

Use 57510 for cervical cauterization by a method other than cryocautery or laser. The documented method distinguishes it from 57511 and 57513.

Can 57510 be reported for a cervical biopsy?

No. Cauterization destroys tissue; a cervical biopsy obtains tissue for examination. Report a biopsy service only when a distinct sample is taken and separate reporting is supported.

Is a related postoperative visit included?

Yes. Medicare assigns 57510 a 10-day global period, which includes related postoperative visits during that period.

Should modifier 50 be used for treatment on both sides?

No. The cervix is a single midline structure, and bilateral adjustment is inappropriate for this code.

How are other procedures in the same session paid?

Medicare pays the highest-valued procedure in full and applies the standard multiple-procedure reduction to the other procedures. Assistant-at-surgery payment is restricted, and co-surgeon and team-surgery billing are not permitted.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

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RVUs for 57510PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 6,500 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for Fort Worth, TXGPCI2026.csv, line 100 (RVU26D)

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