49406 Image catheter fluid peri-procedural/retro
Also known as: image-guided catheter placement, percutaneous drain, peritoneal drainage
Image-guided percutaneous catheter placement in peritoneal or retroperitoneal fluid collection for drainage.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous catheter placement under imaging guidance for drainage of peritoneal or retroperitoneal fluid collections. Common indications are ascites, infected fluid, or postoperative collections.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.74 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 25.06 |
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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