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Bile Duct Exam With Biopsy Via Existing Drainage Tract

Louisiana 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 $2,692 · 10th–90th $759$6,6070%5%10%10th90th$2,692Professionalmedian $347 · 10th–90th $263$5620%10%20%10th90th$347$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
$676.08
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$4,570.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$549.54
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$7,413.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$467.74
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$3,019.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$4,677.35
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$13,182.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$575.44