47538 Percutaneous plmt bile duct stent
Also known as: Percutaneous biliary stent placement, PTBS
Percutaneous placement of a biliary stent into the bile duct through the skin to maintain ductal patency and allow internal drainage, for benign obstruction or narrowing.
Clinical Context
Used for benign biliary strictures, post-sphincterotomy papillary stenosis, or bridge therapy before definitive surgery. Allows internal drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 99.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 104.64 |
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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