48500 Surgery of pancreatic cyst
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Pancreatic cyst surgery, cyst drainage, cyst resection
Surgical management of a pancreatic cyst including marsupialization, cyst-enterostomy, or cyst excision to relieve obstruction or infection.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic pancreatic cysts causing pain, infection, or obstruction. Approach depends on cyst characteristics and location.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.24 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.74 |
| Total RVU | 32.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,091.85
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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