48540 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: Cystojejunostomy, jejunal cyst drainage
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between a pancreatic cyst and the small intestine (cyst-enterostomy) using jejunum for long-term drainage.
Clinical Context
Performed for symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts. Jejunal approach preferred over gastric for larger cysts and lower risk of reflux.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.72 |
| Total RVU | 36.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,220.44
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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