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.
In Plain Language
Immediately fixing a cut or damaged bile duct
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 |
| Total RVU | 21.88 |
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 21.88, this code ranks in the 85th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 47900?
CPT 47900 (Suture bile duct injury) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of an acute bile duct injury by primary reanastomosis or reconstruction to restore biliary continuity and prevent stricture formation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 47900?
The work RVU for CPT 47900 is 21.88. This code is primarily used by Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 47900 used?
Performed for intraoperative bile duct injury recognized during surgery. Primary repair at time of injury provides best functional outcome.
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