47715 Excision of bile duct cyst
Also known as: Choledochal cyst excision, cyst resection
Surgical excision of a choledochal cyst (congenital bile duct dilation) with reconstruction of biliary anatomy through choledochoduodenostomy or hepaticojejunostomy.
In Plain Language
Removing a birth defect in the bile duct
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic or complicated choledochal cysts to prevent cholangitis, cancer risk, and recurrent pancreatitis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.01 |
| Total RVU | 21.01 |
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 21.01, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47715?
CPT 47715 (Excision of bile duct cyst) is a Surgery code. Surgical excision of a choledochal cyst (congenital bile duct dilation) with reconstruction of biliary anatomy through choledochoduodenostomy or hepaticojejunostomy.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47715?
The work RVU for CPT 47715 is 21.01. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pediatric Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47715 used?
Performed for symptomatic or complicated choledochal cysts to prevent cholangitis, cancer risk, and recurrent pancreatitis.
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