CPT 49999Unlisted procedure, abdomen — used for initial placement of temporary abdominal closure with NPWT (AbThera/wound VAC). Submit with operative report and comparable code (e.g., 49568 mesh implant) for pricing.
Emergent General SurgeryGlobal Period: YYY days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
0.0
Work RVU
0.0
PE RVU
0.0
MP RVU
0.0
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$0.0
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: YYY days
Common Modifiers
-22 if extensive/complex
Related ICD-10 Codes
T81.31XA, S31.600A, K65.0
Billing Tips
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