47540 Percutaneous plmt bile duct stent
Also known as: Complex percutaneous stent placement, difficult access stent
Percutaneous placement of a biliary stent for complete obstruction or complex strictures requiring traversal of the lesion and maintenance of adequate biliary drainage.
In Plain Language
Placing advanced drainage tube for severe blockage
Clinical Context
Used for complete obstructions, complex strictures, or revision cases. May require multiple stents or metallic stents for durability.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.80 |
| Total RVU | 8.80 |
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 8.80, this code ranks in the 54th 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 47540?
CPT 47540 (Percutaneous plmt bile duct stent) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous placement of a biliary stent for complete obstruction or complex strictures requiring traversal of the lesion and maintenance of adequate biliary drainage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47540?
The work RVU for CPT 47540 is 8.80. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
When is CPT 47540 used?
Used for complete obstructions, complex strictures, or revision cases. May require multiple stents or metallic stents for durability.
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