47537 Removal biliary drainage catheter
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: Catheter removal, drain removal
Percutaneous removal of an existing biliary drainage catheter after the drainage tract has matured and the catheter is no longer needed.
Clinical Context
Performed after resolution of biliary obstruction or when conversion to internal drainage has been successful and external drainage is no longer required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.79 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 13.85 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$462.59
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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