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Bile Duct Exam With Biopsy Via Existing Drainage Tract

California rates for HCPCS 47553

Using a thin scope passed through an existing drainage tract in the abdomen, a doctor examines the bile ducts, the channels that carry bile from the liver to the intestine, and takes a tissue sample for testing. This approach works through a tract that is already in place from a prior drainage procedure, rather than requiring a new access point. It helps identify the cause of a bile duct blockage or abnormality.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,244 · 10th–90th $813$15,8490%10%10th90th$7,244Professionalmedian $355 · 10th–90th $245$1,3180%20%10th90th$355$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$19,054.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,513.56
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$15,848.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$776.25
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$10,232.93
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$8,128.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$691.83
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$363.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$616.60
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19,054.61
Median
$45,708.82
Typical High
$45,708.82
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,290.87
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$630.96
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$724.44
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$512.86
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$28,840.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$616.60