49405 Image catheter fluid colxn visc
Also known as: image-guided catheter placement, percutaneous drain, abdominal fluid drainage
Image-guided percutaneous catheter placement in intra-abdominal or visceral fluid collection for drainage.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous catheter placement under imaging guidance (ultrasound or computed tomography) for drainage of intra-abdominal or visceral fluid collections including seroma, abscess, or hematoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.76 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 25.08 |
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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