49400 Air injection into abdomen
Also known as: air insufflation, pneumoperitoneum, abdominal air injection
Pneumoperitoneum with injection of air into abdominal cavity for diagnostic imaging or therapeutic purposes.
Clinical Context
Intentional air injection into peritoneal cavity historically used for diagnostic imaging (pneumoperitoneum) or therapeutic indications. Rarely performed in modern practice.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.47 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 4.51 |
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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