47147 Prep donor liver/arterial
Also known as: arterial reconstruction, hepatic artery preservation, donor liver arterial prep
Preparation of donor liver with arterial reconstruction or preservation of hepatic arterial supply.
In Plain Language
preparing a donor liver with special arterial care; liver preparation with artery reconstruction
Clinical Context
Performed for complex vascular anatomy requiring arterial reconstruction to maintain graft blood supply.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.83 |
| Total RVU | 6.83 |
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 6.83, this code ranks in the 44th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47147?
CPT 47147 (Prep donor liver/arterial) is a Surgery code. Preparation of donor liver with arterial reconstruction or preservation of hepatic arterial supply.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47147?
The work RVU for CPT 47147 is 6.83. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery.
When is CPT 47147 used?
Performed for complex vascular anatomy requiring arterial reconstruction to maintain graft blood supply.
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