Reporting a Cholecystectomy with a Cholangiogram

Question:

If a cholangiogram was performed by the surgeon during a cholecystectomy, but the radiologist interprets it, is 47563,Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiographystill appropriate?

Answer:

Yes, the codes “with cholangiogram” are valued for intraoperative physician work, not the interpretation.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 04/13/23.