47720 Fuse gallbladder & bowel
Also known as: Cholecystoduodenostomy, gallbladder-duodenal bypass
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the gallbladder and duodenum (cholecystoduodenostomy) to bypass obstruction and allow internal drainage.
Clinical Context
Performed for benign gallbladder outlet obstruction, duodenal ulcer with gastric outlet obstruction, or when cholecystectomy is not feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.78 |
| Total RVU | 32.82 |
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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