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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 RVU17.71
Practice Expense RVU10.24
Malpractice RVU4.74
Total RVU32.69

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

General SurgeryHepatobiliary Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.