47141 Partial removal donor liver
Also known as: left lobe hepatectomy, left lobe donor hepatectomy, split liver procedure
Partial hepatectomy with left lobe procurement from living or deceased donor for transplant.
In Plain Language
removing the left portion of a donor liver; left lobe liver procurement
Clinical Context
Performed for living donor liver transplantation (less common) or split liver procedures from deceased donors.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 69.71 |
| Total RVU | 69.71 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 69.71, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Surgery codes — 8.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47141?
CPT 47141 (Partial removal donor liver) is a Surgery code. Partial hepatectomy with left lobe procurement from living or deceased donor for transplant.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47141?
The work RVU for CPT 47141 is 69.71. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47141 used?
Performed for living donor liver transplantation (less common) or split liver procedures from deceased donors.
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