49084 Peritoneal lavage
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: Peritoneal lavage, abdominal lavage, diagnostic lavage
Peritoneal lavage (washing) of the abdominal cavity with instillation of fluid to evaluate for peritonitis, perform diagnostic fluid analysis, or remove debris.
Clinical Context
Used in trauma to detect intra-abdominal hemorrhage or in peritonitis to irrigate and remove infected fluid.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 2.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$95.86
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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