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Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat acute cholecystitis in high-risk patients.
Devices used in Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
Alternatives to Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Antibiotics
How much does Percutaneous Cholecystostomy cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (CPT 47490) is $300 when it is done in a hospital, and $300 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.