CPT 47534
Plmt biliary drainage cath
CPT 47534 at a glance
- Code
- 47534
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Plmt biliary drainage cath
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 47534?
CPT 47534 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Plmt biliary drainage cath". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 47534 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 47534 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 47534 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 47534?
CPT 47534 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.