48160 Pancreas removal/transplant
Also known as: Pancreas transplant, pancreatic transplantation
Donor pancreatectomy for organ procurement followed by transplantation of the pancreatic allograft into a recipient with insulin-dependent diabetes.
In Plain Language
Pancreas transplant from donor to recipient
Clinical Context
Performed in transplant centers for selected diabetic patients, often as simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant for type 1 diabetes.
RVU Information
CPT 48160 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 48160?
CPT 48160 (Pancreas removal/transplant) is a Surgery code. Donor pancreatectomy for organ procurement followed by transplantation of the pancreatic allograft into a recipient with insulin-dependent diabetes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 48160?
The work RVU for CPT 48160 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 48160 used?
Performed in transplant centers for selected diabetic patients, often as simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant for type 1 diabetes.
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