49000 Exploration of abdomen
Also known as: Abdominal exploration, exploratory laparotomy, open exploration
Surgical exploration of the abdominal cavity through an incision to evaluate intra-abdominal pathology, including organ inspection and tissue biopsy.
Clinical Context
Performed for acute abdomen, trauma evaluation, or when imaging cannot establish diagnosis. Allows direct visualization of intra-abdominal contents.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.23 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.01 |
| Total RVU | 21.82 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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