CPT^® 47780, Under Repair Procedures on the Biliary Tract

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 47780 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Biliary Tract.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider attaches the biliary ducts to the small intestine in an end to side, or Y shaped fashion to restore the flow of bile due to blockage from a biliary tumor or other condition.

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I feel like something is missing......

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