Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing (49013, 49014) (January 2020)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize when the new CPT® entries apply and how they relate to nearby abdominal and pelvic exploration codes in the same CPT section.

Article Sections

1. January 2020 page 6

   Introduces the January 2020 update and summarizes the CPT® content area covered by the article.

2. Digestive System / Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum Incision

   Presents the relevant CPT® code placement within the Digestive System subsection and the related instructional parenthetical note.

3. New Code Descriptions

   Explains the scope of the new CPT® entries and compares them with nearby procedures in the same general area.

4. Clinical Example (49013)

   Provides a representative trauma scenario illustrating the type of situation addressed by the new packing-related code.

5. Description of Procedure (49013)

   Describes the general operative setting and broad procedural context for the first new code.

6. Clinical Example (49014)

   Provides a representative return-to-operating-room scenario associated with the second new code.

7. Description of Procedure (49014)

   Describes the general operative setting and broad procedural context for the subsequent packing-removal service.