47556 Biliary endoscopy thru skin
Also known as: Percutaneous cholangioscopic stent placement, POCS stent
Percutaneous endoscopy of the biliary tree with placement or manipulation of a percutaneous biliary stent to maintain ductal patency.
Clinical Context
Performed to confirm optimal stent position, exchange stents, or manage stent complications. Direct visualization improves stent placement accuracy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.34 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.09 |
| Total RVU | 10.20 |
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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