74363 X-ray bile duct dilation
Also known as: bile duct dilation, choledochoduodenostomy, biliary stricture treatment
Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during percutaneous or endoscopic dilation of a strictured bile duct to restore normal ductal patency and relieve obstruction.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided bile duct widening; guided bile duct treatment
Clinical Context
Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during therapeutic dilation of benign or malignant bile duct strictures to restore bile flow and relieve jaundice.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.88 |
| Total RVU | 0.88 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.88, this code ranks in the 54th percentile among Radiology codes — 1.1x the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 74363?
CPT 74363 (X-ray bile duct dilation) is a Radiology code. Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during percutaneous or endoscopic dilation of a strictured bile duct to restore normal ductal patency and relieve obstruction.
Who uses CPT code 74363?
CPT 74363 is used by Radiology, Gastroenterology. Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during therapeutic dilation of benign or malignant bile duct strictures to restore bile flow and relieve jaundice.
When is CPT 74363 used?
Real-time fluoroscopic guidance during therapeutic dilation of benign or malignant bile duct strictures to restore bile flow and relieve jaundice.
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