Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for surgical procedures on the omental flap. CPT Code 49904 CPT 49904 describes using an omental flap for extra-abdominal reconstruction of sternal and chest wall defects. CPT Code 49906 CPT 49906 describes a free omental flap with microvascular anastomosis. CPT Code 49999 CPT 49999 describes an unlisted…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for open hernia procedures. CPT Code 49491 CPT 49491 describes the repair of an initial inguinal hernia in a preterm infant (younger than 37 weeks gestation at birth) performed from birth up to 50 weeks postconception age, with or without hydrocelectomy, if the hernia is reducible. CPT…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for image-guided catheter drainage procedures. CPT Code 49405 CPT 49405 describes percutaneous image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter of visceral organs such as the kidney, liver, spleen, and lung/mediastinum, as well as abscesses, hematomas, seromas, lymphoceles, and cysts. CPT Code 49406 CPT 49406 describes percutaneous image-guided fluid…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for peritoneal cavity procedures. CPT Code 49400 CPT 49400 describes the injection of air or contrast into the peritoneal cavity as a separate procedure. CPT Code 49402 CPT 49402 describes removing a peritoneal foreign body from the peritoneal cavity.

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for tunneled intraperitoneal catheter insertion and removal procedures. CPT Code 49418 CPT 49418 describes the complete percutaneous procedure of inserting a tunneled intraperitoneal catheter, including imaging guidance, catheter placement, contrast injection when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation. CPT Code 49419 CPT 49419 describes the insertion of…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for initial placement procedures on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum. CPT Code 49440 CPT 49440 describes the insertion of a gastrostomy tube percutaneously under fluoroscopic guidance, including contrast injection(s), image documentation, and report. CPT Code 49441 CPT 49441 describes the percutaneous insertion of a duodenostomy or jejunostomy…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum. CPT Code 49000 CPT 49000 describes exploratory laparotomy and exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) as a separate procedure. CPT Code 49002 CPT 49002 describes the reopening of a recent laparotomy. CPT Code 49010 CPT 49010 describes exploring…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for replacement procedures on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum. CPT Code 49450 CPT 49450 describes the percutaneous replacement of a gastrostomy, cecostomy, or other colonic tubes under fluoroscopic guidance, including contrast injection(s), image documentation, and report. CPT Code 49451 CPT 49451 describes the percutaneous replacement of a…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and destruction procedures on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum. CPT Code 49180 CPT 49180 describes a percutaneous needle biopsy of an abdominal or retroperitoneal mass. CPT Code 49185 CPT 49185 describes percutaneous sclerotherapy of a fluid collection, including contrast injection(s), sclerosant injection(s), diagnostic study, imaging…

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for drainage catheter procedures. CPT Code 49423 CPT 49423 describes the exchange of a previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance as a separate procedure. CPT Code 49424 CPT 49424 describes contrast injection for assessment of an abscess or cyst via a previously placed…