47543 Endoluminal biopsy biliary tree
Also known as: Biliary biopsy, tissue diagnosis, cholangiobiopsy
Endoluminal biopsy of the biliary tree to obtain tissue samples from the bile ducts for diagnostic evaluation of strictures, masses, or suspicious lesions.
Clinical Context
Used to diagnose cholangiocarcinoma, primary sclerosing cholangitis, or differentiate benign from malignant strictures. Guides treatment decisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.33 |
| Total RVU | 11.19 |
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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