49999 Unlisted procedures abdominal pertm & omn
Also known as: unlisted procedure, unlisted abdominal procedure, miscellaneous abdominal
Unlisted procedure of peritoneum and omentum.
In Plain Language
other abdominal procedure not classified; miscellaneous abdominal surgery
Clinical Context
Used when a procedure of peritoneum or omentum is performed but does not have a specific CPT code. Requires detailed operative report justifying the complexity.
RVU Information
CPT 49999 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49999?
CPT 49999 (Unlisted procedures abdominal pertm & omn) is a Surgery code. Unlisted procedure of peritoneum and omentum.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49999?
The work RVU for CPT 49999 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by General Surgery.
When is CPT 49999 used?
Used when a procedure of peritoneum or omentum is performed but does not have a specific CPT code. Requires detailed operative report justifying the complexity.
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