47740 Fuse gallbladder & bowel
Also known as: Choledochoduodenostomy, bile duct-duodenal bypass
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the common bile duct and duodenum (choledochoduodenostomy) to bypass distal bile duct obstruction.
Clinical Context
Performed for distal bile duct obstruction from cancer, stricture, or benign disease. Allows internal drainage and normalizes biliary flow.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.53 |
| Total RVU | 37.08 |
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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