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.
In Plain Language
Creating connection between pancreas and small intestine
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 |
| Total RVU | 27.39 |
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 27.39, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 48548?
CPT 48548 (Fuse pancreas and bowel) is a Surgery code. Surgical creation of an internal anastomosis between the pancreas and small intestine (pancreaticojejunostomy) to manage chronic pancreatitis with ductal obstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 48548?
The work RVU for CPT 48548 is 27.39. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 48548 used?
Performed for benign pancreatic ductal obstruction and chronic pancreatitis unresponsive to conservative therapy. Provides internal pancreatic duct drainage.
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