CPT® Code 47560

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The CPT® Code 47560 refers to a laparoscopic surgical procedure that involves guided transhepatic cholangiography without the inclusion of a biopsy. This procedure is performed through small incisions in the abdomen, allowing for minimal invasiveness. The laparoscope, which is a thin tube equipped with a camera, is inserted to provide visual access to the abdominal cavity, specifically targeting the liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract. The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide to create a working space for the surgeon. During the procedure, a needle is carefully inserted through the liver into the bile duct under continuous laparoscopic guidance. A contrast medium is then injected to confirm the needle's placement within the bile duct, allowing for the visualization of the bile ducts through the subsequent injection of contrast media via an angiography catheter. It is important to note that this code specifically excludes any biopsy procedures, which are reported separately under CPT® Code 47561, where tissue samples are obtained for laboratory analysis. The focus of CPT® Code 47560 is solely on the laparoscopic guidance, catheter placement, and contrast injection necessary for the cholangiography, emphasizing the procedural aspects without the additional complexity of biopsy collection.