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Bile Duct Exam With Biopsy Via Existing Drainage Tract

Iowa 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 $3,981 · 10th–90th $468$13,4900%5%10th90th$3,981Professionalmedian $437 · 10th–90th $257$1,4130%10%10th90th$437$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$933.25
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,412.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,128.31
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$8,128.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$776.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,230.27
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$15,135.61
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$2,089.30
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$812.83
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,128.31
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$8,128.31
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$16,982.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$812.83
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$616.60