47554 Biliary endoscopy thru skin
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: Percutaneous cholangioscopic stone removal, POCS lithotripsy
Percutaneous endoscopy of the biliary tree with therapeutic stone removal or lithotripsy to eliminate calculi obstructing the bile ducts.
Clinical Context
Used for intrahepatic or residual choledochal stones, especially large stones that cannot be removed by balloon or basket.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.82 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.80 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.25 |
| Total RVU | 11.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$396.46
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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