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CPT 47540 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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 Cholangiographyimaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange Or Removal When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Each Stent; New Access With Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter (Eg External Or Internal-External).
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

LT - Left side of body

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 47540

National average reimbursement for CPT 47540 by major payers:

bcbs

$5,055.99

uhc

$6,597.83

aetna

$6,207.19

cigna

$7,128.66

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For billing codeCPT 47540
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United
47540$4800.001396120168 - STAMFORD ASC LLC465569848 - (CT) STAMFORD ASC LLCCTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$4415.001942335971 - PALOS SURGICENTER, LLC364404305 - (IL) PALOS SURGICENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$7888.001447797105 - SOUTH DENVER MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGICAL PARTNERS, LLC, SOUTH DENVER SURGERY CENTER364821257 - (CO) SOUTH DENVER MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGICAL PARTNERS LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$4189.001730570003 - SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN, LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF GERMANTOWN472908671 - (MD) SMART PAIN SURGERY CENTER AT GERMANTOWN LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$4189.001649735861 - KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER-CATONSVILLE LLC, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF CATONSVILLE832414671 - (MD) KURESMART PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTERCATONSVILLE LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$20777.001538292990 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTHTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$920.001710979109 - SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTER, INC., SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTER61530394 - (NY) SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTERNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$5758.001629703236 - NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER, LLC, NORTH CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER851383722 - (TX) NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$1818.001811090350 - GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLC621770173 - (TN) GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$6087.001538461348 - THE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC, THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. D/B/A THE OUTPATIENT CENT650440864 - (FL) THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD.FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$6365.001538126362 - WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC593659906 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$1943.001538635859 - SEARCY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC830756271 - (AR) SEARCY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$6087.001386277069 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LLC843623972AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$4641.001073613162 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC870699657 - (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
47540$3000.001336649714 - HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC, HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC815460194 - (VA) HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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CPT 47540 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 47540 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 47540 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
47538-CPTHighPlacement 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-CPTHighPlacement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographyimaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange Or Removal When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Each Stent; New Access Without Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter.
47540-CPTHighPlacement Of Stent(S) Into A Bile Duct Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographyimaging Guidance (Eg Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound) Balloon Dilation Catheter Exchange Or Removal When Performed And All Associated Radiological Supervision And Interpretation Each Stent; New Access With Placement Of Separate Biliary Drainage Catheter (Eg External Or Internal-External).
47541-CPTHighPlacement Of Access Through The Biliary Tree And Into Small Bowel To Assist With An Endoscopic Biliary Procedure (Eg Rendezvous Procedure) Percutaneous Including Diagnostic Cholangiographywhen 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 47540. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 47540 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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