49422 Remove tunneled inpatient catheter
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: IP catheter removal, peritoneal catheter removal, tunneled cath removal
Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter via open approach with tract obliteration.
Clinical Context
Open surgical removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter. Indications include infection, malfunction, patient transition off dialysis, or catheter failure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.96 |
| Total RVU | 6.04 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$201.74
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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