48001 Placement of drainage pancreas
Also known as: Pancreatic pseudocyst drainage, pancreatic cyst drainage
Surgical drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst or fluid collection through an abdominal incision with placement of a drainage catheter for external drainage.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts causing pain, obstruction, or infection. Provides rapid decompression in acute setting.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 38.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 10.37 |
| Total RVU | 63.73 |
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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