43274 Ercp duct stent placement
Also known as: ERCP pancreatic stent, pancreatic duct stent placement, pancreatic ductal stenting
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with placement of a stent in the pancreatic duct. This therapeutic procedure maintains duct patency.
Clinical Context
Used for pancreatic duct strictures from chronic pancreatitis, traumatic injury, or post-sphincterotomy; improves ductal flow and reduces pain.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.92 |
| Total RVU | 12.04 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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