47900 Suture bile duct injury
Also known as: Bile duct injury repair, immediate duct repair, primary repair
Surgical repair of an acute bile duct injury by primary reanastomosis or reconstruction to restore biliary continuity and prevent stricture formation.
Clinical Context
Performed for intraoperative bile duct injury recognized during surgery. Primary repair at time of injury provides best functional outcome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.88 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.13 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.85 |
| Total RVU | 38.86 |
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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