47552 Biliary endoscopic percutaneous diagnosis with speci
Also known as: Percutaneous cholangioscopy, POCS diagnostic, therapeutic cholangioscopy
Percutaneous (through-the-skin) endoscopy of the biliary tree for diagnostic evaluation (visualization) with specimen collection to diagnose obstruction, strictures, or malignancy.
In Plain Language
Looking inside the bile ducts through a tube placed through skin
Clinical Context
Performed to visualize and assess biliary strictures, masses, or infection. Allows tissue diagnosis and helps guide further intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.88 |
| Total RVU | 5.88 |
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 5.88, this code ranks in the 39th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47552?
CPT 47552 (Biliary endoscopic percutaneous diagnosis with speci) is a Surgery code. Percutaneous (through-the-skin) endoscopy of the biliary tree for diagnostic evaluation (visualization) with specimen collection to diagnose obstruction, strictures, or malignancy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47552?
The work RVU for CPT 47552 is 5.88. This code is primarily used by Interventional Radiology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
When is CPT 47552 used?
Performed to visualize and assess biliary strictures, masses, or infection. Allows tissue diagnosis and helps guide further intervention.
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