47142 Partial removal donor liver
Also known as: extended hepatectomy, full-size donor graft procurement, major donor hepatectomy
Partial hepatectomy with extended hepatectomy or full-size graft procurement from donor.
In Plain Language
removing a large portion of donor liver for transplant; extensive liver graft procurement
Clinical Context
Performed for complex living or deceased donor liver transplantation requiring larger graft volume.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 77.45 |
| Total RVU | 77.45 |
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 77.45, this code ranks in the 100th percentile among Surgery codes — 9.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47142?
CPT 47142 (Partial removal donor liver) is a Surgery code. Partial hepatectomy with extended hepatectomy or full-size graft procurement from donor.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47142?
The work RVU for CPT 47142 is 77.45. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47142 used?
Performed for complex living or deceased donor liver transplantation requiring larger graft volume.
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