CPT Codes For Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures.

CPT Code 43260

CPT 43260 describes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) as a diagnostic procedure, including a collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 43261

CPT 43261 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biopsy, single or multiple.

CPT Code 43262

CPT 43262 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy/papillotomy.

CPT Code 43263

CPT 43263 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with pressure measurement of the sphincter of Oddi.

CPT Code 43264

CPT 43264 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with removing calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s).

CPT Code 43265

CPT 43265 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with the destruction of calculi using any method such as mechanical, electrohydraulic, or lithotripsy.

CPT Code 43274

CPT 43274 describes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic stent placement into the biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre-and post-dilation and guide wire passage, sphincterotomy when performed, and each stent when performed.

CPT Code 43275

CPT 43275 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with the removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s).

CPT Code 43276

CPT 43276 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre-and post-dilation and guide wire passage, sphincterotomy, and each stent exchanged, when performed.

CPT Code 43277

CPT 43277 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, for each duct.

CPT Code 43278

CPT 43278 describes Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesions, including pre-and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed.