49062 Drainage to peritoneal cavity
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Peritoneal cavity drainage, internal drainage
Surgical drainage of an abscess with placement of a catheter draining into the peritoneal cavity for internal drainage of infected fluid.
Clinical Context
Used for small contained collections with safe internal drainage into peritoneal cavity, allowing resolution without external drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.91 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.18 |
| Total RVU | 21.96 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$733.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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