CPT 49013 Preperitoneal packing for hemorrhage associated with pelvic trauma
Last reviewed: May 17, 2026
RVU Values (CMS PFS RVU26C July 2026)
Common Modifiers
None typically required
Related ICD-10 Codes
S36.81XA, S32.10XA
Billing Tips
When billing CPT 49013, ensure your operative note clearly documents the procedure performed, clinical indication, and any complications or additional work that would support modifier usage. Always verify the code against the current AMA CPT Professional Edition before claim submission.
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Documentation and Coding Notes
AdSense readiness coding note: CPT 49013 should be treated as an educational starting point, not a final billing instruction. For preperitoneal packing for hemorrhage associated with pelvic trauma, the operative note or procedure note should clearly support the approach, anatomic site, laterality when relevant, clinical indication, and any separately reportable services.
Before submitting a claim or logging the case, compare CPT 49013 with adjacent codes in the same family, confirm current AMA CPT language, check CMS/NCCI edits, and verify payer-specific bundling rules. Modifier use should be tied to documentation rather than added only to bypass an edit.
Common audit checks for emergent general surgery cases include whether the documented work matches the code descriptor, whether add-on services are separately supported, whether a global period applies, and whether ICD-10 diagnosis pairing supports medical necessity.
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