47146 Prep donor liver/venous
Also known as: venous reconstruction, hepatic vein preservation, donor liver venous prep
Preparation of donor liver with venous reconstruction or preservation of hepatic venous outflow.
In Plain Language
preparing a donor liver with special venous care; liver preparation with vein reconstruction
Clinical Context
Performed for complex splits or unusual vascular anatomy requiring venous reconstruction to maintain graft perfusion.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.85 |
| Total RVU | 5.85 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 5.85, this code ranks in the 39th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47146?
CPT 47146 (Prep donor liver/venous) is a Surgery code. Preparation of donor liver with venous reconstruction or preservation of hepatic venous outflow.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47146?
The work RVU for CPT 47146 is 5.85. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery.
When is CPT 47146 used?
Performed for complex splits or unusual vascular anatomy requiring venous reconstruction to maintain graft perfusion.
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