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.
In Plain Language
Placing a tube in cancer-blocked bile duct through skin
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 |
| Total RVU | 8.53 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 8.53, this code ranks in the 52nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47539?
CPT 47539 (Percutaneous plmt bile duct stent) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous placement of a biliary stent for malignant obstruction of the bile duct or hepatic ducts to maintain patency and allow internal drainage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47539?
The work RVU for CPT 47539 is 8.53. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Oncology.
When is CPT 47539 used?
Used for pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, or hepatic tumors causing biliary obstruction. Provides palliative relief of jaundice and pruritus.
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