47539 Percutaneous plmt bile duct stent
Also known as: Percutaneous malignant stent placement, PTBS for cancer
Percutaneous placement of a biliary stent for malignant obstruction of the bile duct or hepatic ducts to maintain patency and allow internal drainage.
Clinical Context
Used for pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, or hepatic tumors causing biliary obstruction. Provides palliative relief of jaundice and pruritus.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 109.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.99 |
| Total RVU | 118.93 |
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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