49411 Ins mark abdominal/pel for right percutaneous
Also known as: marker insertion, fiducial marker placement, imaging marker placement
Insertion of radiotherapy fiducial marker or imaging marker in abdomen or pelvis for guidance of percutaneous biopsy or therapy.
In Plain Language
placement of tracking marker in abdomen; insertion of treatment target marker
Clinical Context
Percutaneous placement of fiducial or imaging markers in abdominal or pelvic lesions for image-guided biopsy, ablation, or radiotherapy targeting.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.48 |
| Total RVU | 3.48 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.48, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49411?
CPT 49411 (Ins mark abdominal/pel for right percutaneous) is a Surgery code. Insertion of radiotherapy fiducial marker or imaging marker in abdomen or pelvis for guidance of percutaneous biopsy or therapy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49411?
The work RVU for CPT 49411 is 3.48. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Radiation Oncology.
When is CPT 49411 used?
Percutaneous placement of fiducial or imaging markers in abdominal or pelvic lesions for image-guided biopsy, ablation, or radiotherapy targeting.
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