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Bile Duct Exam With Biopsy Via Existing Drainage Tract

Washington 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 $759 · 10th–90th $372$18,6210%10%10th90th$759Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $269$8130%20%10th90th$380$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$501.19
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$812.83
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,244.36
Median
$21,379.62
Typical High
$41,686.94
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$7,585.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$812.83
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$8,709.64
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$4,168.69
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$120.23
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$602.56
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$3,311.31
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$794.33
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13,489.63
Median
$20,892.96
Typical High
$40,738.03
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$19,054.61
Typical High
$36,307.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$724.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$501.19