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47543 Endoluminal biopsy biliary tree

Surgery

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 RVU2.93
Practice Expense RVU7.93
Malpractice RVU0.33
Total RVU11.19

Est. Medicare Payment

$373.75

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Interventional RadiologyHepatobiliary SurgeryPathology

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