48540 Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel
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.
In Plain Language
Connecting pancreatic cyst to small intestine
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 |
| Total RVU | 21.39 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 21.39, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 48540?
CPT 48540 (Fuse pancreas cyst and bowel) is a Surgery code. Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between a pancreatic cyst and the small intestine (cyst-enterostomy) using jejunum for long-term drainage.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 48540?
The work RVU for CPT 48540 is 21.39. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 48540 used?
Performed for symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts. Jejunal approach preferred over gastric for larger cysts and lower risk of reflux.
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