47533 Plmt biliary drainage catheter
Also known as: Percutaneous biliary drainage, PTBD catheter placement
Percutaneous placement of a biliary drainage catheter through the skin and into the bile ducts to relieve obstruction and allow external drainage of bile.
Clinical Context
Performed for malignant or benign biliary obstruction, cholangitis, or biliary leak. Provides temporary or definitive drainage depending on underlying pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 27.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.57 |
| Total RVU | 33.26 |
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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