43260 Ercp with specimen collection
Also known as: ERCP with specimen, pancreatic duct brushing, biliary duct biopsy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with specimen collection for cytology or histology from pancreatic or biliary duct. This diagnostic procedure obtains tissue samples.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic ERCP for suspected ductal malignancy or stricture evaluation; tissue sampling improves diagnostic accuracy for pancreatic and biliary cancers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.62 |
| Total RVU | 8.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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