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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 RVU2.65
Practice Expense RVU13.51
Malpractice RVU0.68
Total RVU16.84

Est. Medicare Payment

$562.46

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

NephrologyGeneral Surgery

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