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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Liver Surgery For Drainage, Surgery On The Liver In Order To Drain Fluid Or An Infection That Has Collected In A Pocket Of Tissue (Cyst Or Abscess).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 47010 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 47010 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47010 by major payers:
$1,564.32
$1,590.94
$1,690.17
$1,885.17
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CPT 47010
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Shrewsbury Surgery Center, LLC, Shrewsbury Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center LLC
$2,444.00Published rateKleinert Kutz Surgery Center, LLC
Kleinert Kutz Surgery Center LLC
$1,075.00Published rateGi Specialists LLC, Moreland Endoscopy Center
Gi Specialists LLC
$994.26Published ratePacific Hills Surgery Center LLC
$450.00Published ratePresence Lakeshore Gastroenterology, LLC
Presence Lakeshore Gastroenterology LLC Dba Des Plaines Endoscopy Cent
$250.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 47010 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47010 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 47010 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47000-CPT | Moderate | Needle Biopsy Of Liver, Insertion Of A Needle Into The Liver To Remove A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 47010-CPT | High | Liver Surgery For Drainage, Surgery On The Liver In Order To Drain Fluid Or An Infection That Has Collected In A Pocket Of Tissue (Cyst Or Abscess). |
| 47015-CPT | High | Lapt Aspir&/Njx Hep Prst Cst, Laparotomy With Aspiration And/Or Injection Of Hepatic Parasitic (Eg Amoebic Or Echinococcal) Cyst(S) Or Abscess(Es) |
| 47100-CPT | High | Biopsy Liver Wedge |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47010. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 47010 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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