49013 Prpertl pel pack hemrrg trma
Also known as: Pelvic packing, damage control, hemorrhage control
Intraoperative pelvic packing with gauze for hemorrhage control in pelvic trauma, using temporary packing to tamponade bleeding until definitive intervention.
Clinical Context
Performed in trauma setting for severe pelvic hemorrhage from unstable pelvic fractures. Gauze typically removed in second look.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.14 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.97 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.17 |
| Total RVU | 12.28 |
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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