49428 Ligation of shunt
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: shunt ligation, shunt occlusion, catheter ligation
Ligation of peritoneovenous shunt or abdominal-to-systemic venous catheter.
Clinical Context
Surgical ligation or occlusion of peritoneovenous shunt. Indications include shunt infection, malignancy seeding through shunt, or when shunt is no longer needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.78 |
| Total RVU | 12.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$411.49
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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