47785 Fuse bile ducts and bowel
Also known as: Hepaticojejunostomy revision, redo hepatic anastomosis
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the intrahepatic bile ducts and jejunum with revision of previous hepaticojejunostomy for failed anastomosis.
In Plain Language
Fixing a previous liver bile duct connection to intestine
Clinical Context
Performed for stricture, fibrosis, or other failure of primary hepaticojejunostomy. Requires complete dissection and reanastomosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 54.79 |
| Total RVU | 54.79 |
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 54.79, this code ranks in the 99th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47785?
CPT 47785 (Fuse bile ducts and bowel) is a Surgery code. Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the intrahepatic bile ducts and jejunum with revision of previous hepaticojejunostomy for failed anastomosis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47785?
The work RVU for CPT 47785 is 54.79. This code is primarily used by Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47785 used?
Performed for stricture, fibrosis, or other failure of primary hepaticojejunostomy. Requires complete dissection and reanastomosis.
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