49020 Drainage abdominal abscess open
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Abscess drainage, open drainage, incision and drainage
Surgical drainage of an intra-abdominal abscess through an open incision by providing external drainage or marsupializing cavity.
Clinical Context
Performed for localized intra-abdominal abscess when percutaneous drainage fails or anatomy precludes it.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.21 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.34 |
| Total RVU | 44.55 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,487.97
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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