48548 Fuse pancreas and bowel
Also known as: Pancreaticojejunostomy, lateral pancreaticojejunostomy
Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the pancreas and small intestine (pancreaticojejunostomy) to manage chronic pancreatitis with ductal obstruction.
Clinical Context
Performed for benign pancreatic ductal obstruction and chronic pancreatitis unresponsive to conservative therapy. Provides internal pancreatic duct drainage.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.39 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 7.33 |
| Total RVU | 46.62 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
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