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99175 Induction of vomiting

Medicine

Also known as: induced vomiting, induction of emesis, poison treatment

Induction of vomiting in a patient for treatment of acute poisoning or medication overdose, rarely used with modern poison control protocols.

Clinical Context

Rarely used code for induction of vomiting in acute poisoning management, now superseded by activated charcoal or other decontamination methods.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU1.36
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU1.37

Est. Medicare Payment

$45.76

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Emergency MedicineToxicologyPoison Control

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