CPT^® 47610, Under Excision Procedures on the Biliary Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 47610 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Biliary Tract.

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In this procedure, the provider removes the gallbladder, a small pear shaped organ that lies behind the liver, responsible for storage of bile, to treat gallbladder disease. He explores the common bile duct to check for stones and ensure free passage of bile.

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