47701 Bile duct revision
Also known as: Bile duct revision, stricture repair, redo biliary surgery
Revision of the bile ducts including stricture repair, dilation, or reconstruction using choledochoduodenostomy or choledochojejunostomy for stricture disease.
In Plain Language
Surgically fixing a narrowed or damaged bile duct
Clinical Context
Performed for post-surgical strictures, recurrent cholangitis, or primary sclerosing cholangitis. Often a redo operation with significant morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 28.01 |
| Total RVU | 28.01 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 28.01, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47701?
CPT 47701 (Bile duct revision) is a Surgery code. Revision of the bile ducts including stricture repair, dilation, or reconstruction using choledochoduodenostomy or choledochojejunostomy for stricture disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47701?
The work RVU for CPT 47701 is 28.01. This code is primarily used by Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47701 used?
Performed for post-surgical strictures, recurrent cholangitis, or primary sclerosing cholangitis. Often a redo operation with significant morbidity.
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