48550 Donor pancreatectomy
Also known as: Donor pancreatectomy, pancreas procurement
Donor pancreatectomy for organ procurement from a cadaveric or living donor in preparation for pancreatic transplantation.
In Plain Language
Removing pancreas from donor for transplant
Clinical Context
Performed in donor surgical phase of pancreatic transplantation. Requires careful technique to preserve pancreatic viability.
RVU Information
CPT 48550 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 48550?
CPT 48550 (Donor pancreatectomy) is a Surgery code. Donor pancreatectomy for organ procurement from a cadaveric or living donor in preparation for pancreatic transplantation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 48550?
The work RVU for CPT 48550 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 48550 used?
Performed in donor surgical phase of pancreatic transplantation. Requires careful technique to preserve pancreatic viability.
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