48102 Needle biopsy pancreas
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: Percutaneous pancreatic biopsy, FNA, fine needle aspiration
Percutaneous needle biopsy of the pancreas using imaging guidance to obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of pancreatic disease.
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive approach to diagnose pancreatic cancer, cystic lesions, or focal inflammatory disease. Often ultrasound or CT-guided.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 14.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$492.65
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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