49322 Laparoscopy aspiration
Also known as: laparoscopic aspiration, lap aspiration, percutaneous aspiration
Laparoscopic aspiration of intra-abdominal or pelvic fluid for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic drainage.
Clinical Context
Laparoscopic aspiration of intra-abdominal fluid collections for diagnosis or therapeutic drainage. Used to evaluate ascites, culture infected fluid, or decompress pathological collections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.42 |
| Total RVU | 10.64 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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