10030 Img gid flu coll drainage soft tissue
Also known as: Ultrasound-guided drainage, Fluid collection drainage
Image-guided fluid collection drainage with needle or catheter placement in soft tissue. Percutaneous aspiration or drainage of fluid collections visualized on imaging under real-time guidance.
In Plain Language
Fluid drainage with ultrasound guidance; Needle drainage of fluid buildup
Clinical Context
Used for symptomatic seroma, abscess, cyst, or other fluid collections causing pain or infection risk. Provides both therapeutic relief and diagnostic fluid for analysis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.68 |
| Total RVU | 2.68 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.68, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 10030?
CPT 10030 (Img gid flu coll drainage soft tissue) is a Surgery code. Image-guided fluid collection drainage with needle or catheter placement in soft tissue. Percutaneous aspiration or drainage of fluid collections visualized on imaging under real-time guidance.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 10030?
The work RVU for CPT 10030 is 2.68. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Emergency Medicine.
When is CPT 10030 used?
Used for symptomatic seroma, abscess, cyst, or other fluid collections causing pain or infection risk. Provides both therapeutic relief and diagnostic fluid for analysis.
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