49900 Repair of abdominal wall
Also known as: abdominal wall repair, defect closure, wall reconstruction
Repair of abdominal wall defect (other than hernia) with primary closure or reinforcement.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of abdominal wall injury or defect; closure of abdominal muscle tear
Clinical Context
Repair of abdominal wall defect from trauma, infection, or other cause (excluding hernia). Includes primary closure or reinforcement as needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.10 |
| Total RVU | 12.10 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 12.10, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49900?
CPT 49900 (Repair of abdominal wall) is a Surgery code. Repair of abdominal wall defect (other than hernia) with primary closure or reinforcement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49900?
The work RVU for CPT 49900 is 12.10. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 49900 used?
Repair of abdominal wall defect from trauma, infection, or other cause (excluding hernia). Includes primary closure or reinforcement as needed.
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