47300 Surgery for liver lesion
Also known as: liver lesion excision, hepatic mass resection, lesion ablation
Surgery for liver lesion or mass. Excision or ablation of hepatic lesion with surrounding normal liver.
In Plain Language
surgical removal of a liver tumor or lesion; liver lesion treatment
Clinical Context
Performed for hepatocellular carcinoma, adenomas, metastases, or other hepatic lesions. Open or laparoscopic approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.69 |
| Total RVU | 17.69 |
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 17.69, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47300?
CPT 47300 (Surgery for liver lesion) is a Surgery code. Surgery for liver lesion or mass. Excision or ablation of hepatic lesion with surrounding normal liver.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47300?
The work RVU for CPT 47300 is 17.69. This code is primarily used by Hepatobiliary Surgery, Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47300 used?
Performed for hepatocellular carcinoma, adenomas, metastases, or other hepatic lesions. Open or laparoscopic approach.
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