43276 Ercp stent exchange with dilate
Also known as: ERCP stent exchange, stricture dilation with stent exchange, ductal stent exchange
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange and dilation of a strictured pancreatic or biliary duct. This therapeutic procedure replaces stents and improves patency.
Clinical Context
Performed for long-standing strictures requiring serial stent exchanges; progressive upseizing or dilation achieves stricture resolution.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.62 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.98 |
| Total RVU | 12.55 |
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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