49436 Embedded inpatient catheter exit-site
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: exit site repair, catheter tract repair, tunnel reconstruction
Repair or reconstruction of subcutaneous catheter exit site or tunneled catheter tract with embedded catheter revision.
Clinical Context
Repair of infected, eroded, or problematic intraperitoneal catheter exit site with resurfacing or tract debridement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.68 |
| Total RVU | 16.84 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$562.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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