48100 Biopsy of pancreas open
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Open pancreatic biopsy, tissue diagnosis
Open surgical biopsy of the pancreas through an abdominal incision to obtain tissue diagnosis for suspected malignancy, inflammation, or other disease.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, or inflammatory disease when imaging remains inconclusive.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.10 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.56 |
| Total RVU | 25.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$844.02
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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