49062 Drainage to peritoneal cavity
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.
In Plain Language
Draining infection into the abdominal cavity
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 |
| Total RVU | 11.91 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 11.91, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49062?
CPT 49062 (Drainage to peritoneal cavity) is a Surgery code. Surgical drainage of an abscess with placement of a catheter draining into the peritoneal cavity for internal drainage of infected fluid.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49062?
The work RVU for CPT 49062 is 11.91. This code is primarily used by General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 49062 used?
Used for small contained collections with safe internal drainage into peritoneal cavity, allowing resolution without external drainage.
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