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49082 Abdominal paracentesis

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: Paracentesis, abdominal tap, diagnostic tap

Percutaneous needle puncture of the abdominal cavity (paracentesis) to obtain peritoneal fluid for analysis or assessment of intra-abdominal pathology.

Clinical Context

Diagnostic procedure for ascites evaluation, suspected peritonitis, or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis diagnosis in cirrhosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.21
Practice Expense RVU5.93
Malpractice RVU0.20
Total RVU7.34

Est. Medicare Payment

$245.16

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryHepatologyInternal Medicine

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