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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 RVU14.10
Practice Expense RVU7.61
Malpractice RVU3.56
Total RVU25.27

Est. Medicare Payment

$844.02

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryHepatobiliary SurgeryPathology

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