CPT 49407 Surgery - Digestive
Image cath fluid trns/vgnl Cost
Body System: Digestive
Medicare Facility Rate
$180
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$737
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
4.14
Work RVU
0.74
Facility PE RVU
0.51
Malpractice RVU
22.06
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Image cath fluid trns/vgnl cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $180. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Image cath fluid trns/vgnl cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $180.