48520 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Cystogastrostomy, gastric cyst drainage
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between a pancreatic cyst and the stomach (cystogastrostomy) to drain cyst contents and relieve symptoms.
Clinical Context
Performed for pancreatic pseudocyst with cyst fluid causing obstruction. Allows gravity drainage into stomach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.74 |
| Total RVU | 30.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,034.40
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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