49402 Remove foreign body adbomen
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: foreign body removal, retained foreign object excision, abdominal FO removal
Removal of foreign body from peritoneal cavity via open approach or percutaneous extraction.
Clinical Context
Open or percutaneous removal of foreign bodies from peritoneal cavity. Common indications include retained surgical sponges, needles, or swallowed foreign objects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.32 |
| Total RVU | 23.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$799.60
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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