47133 Removal of donor liver
Also known as: donor hepatectomy, liver procurement, donor operation
Removal of donor liver for transplantation. Operative procurement of liver from deceased or living donor.
In Plain Language
removing a liver from a donor for transplant; liver organ procurement
Clinical Context
Performed during organ procurement for liver transplantation. Coordinates with recipient team to optimize graft recovery time.
RVU Information
CPT 47133 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47133?
CPT 47133 (Removal of donor liver) is a Surgery code. Removal of donor liver for transplantation. Operative procurement of liver from deceased or living donor.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47133?
The work RVU for CPT 47133 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Hepatobiliary Surgery, Transplant Surgery.
When is CPT 47133 used?
Performed during organ procurement for liver transplantation. Coordinates with recipient team to optimize graft recovery time.
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