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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.
Placement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography Imaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopyand/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange(S) And Catheter Removal(S) When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; Existing Access. (Desc Revised 1/1/2017)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 47538 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 47538 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 47538 by major payers:
$4,215.52
$5,834.59
$5,565.12
$833.39
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CPT 47538
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East Mequon Surgery Center LLC
$12,899.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$6,588.00Published rateAdvanced Surgical Care Of Clearwater LLC
$6,087.00Published rateAspen Surgery Venture LLC, Aspen Surgery Center
Aspen Surgery Venture LLC
$4,867.00Published rateNorthwest Endoscopy Center, LLC, North West Endoscopy Center
Northwest Endoscopy Center LLC
$729.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 47538 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 47538 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 47538 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47538-CPT | High | Placement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography Imaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopyand/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange(S) And Catheter Removal(S) When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation; Existing Access. (Desc Revised 1/1/2017) |
| 47539-CPT | High | Perq Plmt Bile Duct Stent, Placement Of Stent S Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography Imaging Guidance Eg Fluoroscopy And Or Ultrasound Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange S And Catheter Removal S When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation New Access Without Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter |
| 47540-CPT | High | Perq Plmt Bile Duct Stent, Placement Of Stent S Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography Imaging Guidance Eg Fluoroscopy And Or Ultrasound Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange S And Catheter Removal S When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation New Access With Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter Eg External Or Internal External |
| 47541-CPT | High | Plmt Access Bil Tree Sm Bwl, Placement Of Access Through The Biliary Tree And Into Small Bowel To Assist With An Endoscopic Biliary Procedure Eg Rendezvous Procedure Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiography When Performed Imaging Guidance Eg Ultrasound And Or Fluoroscopy And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation New Access |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 47538. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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