CPT 48540 Internal anastomosis of pancreatic cyst to gastrointestinal tract Roux-en-Y
RVU Snapshot
- Work RVU: 21.39
- PE RVU: 9.43
- MP RVU: 5.72
- Total RVU: 36.54
- Estimated Medicare payment: $1,220.47
- Global period: 90 days
- Assistant surgeon indicator: 2
- Co-surgeon indicator: 1
- Team surgeon indicator: 0
- Bilateral indicator: 0
- Multiple procedure indicator: 2
Pancreas Coding Note
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Related Phase A Codes
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