47531 Injection for cholangiogram
Also known as: Percutaneous cholangiogram, transhepatic cholangiogram
Injection of contrast material into the biliary tree through a percutaneous catheter to visualize the bile ducts and hepatic ducts on cholangiogram (X-ray imaging).
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure for evaluating biliary obstruction, strictures, or bile leak. Often performed as first step in percutaneous biliary drainage procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.27 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 11.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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