47780 Fuse bile ducts and bowel
Also known as: Hepaticoduodenostomy revision, redo hepatic anastomosis
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the intrahepatic bile ducts and duodenum with revision of previous hepaticoenterostomy for failed or obstructed anastomosis.
Clinical Context
Performed for failed or complicated hepaticoduodenostomy with recurrent cholangitis. Often technically demanding with altered anatomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 41.26 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 16.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 10.55 |
| Total RVU | 68.37 |
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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