Percutaneous procedure on the biliary tract are coded differently than endoscopic

proce�
dure . External biliary catheters drain fluid to the outside of the body and not
into the inte tine.
An internal-external catheter drain into the intestine, to the outside of the body,
or both. Per�
cutaneous placement of these catheters i coded to 47533-47534 and removal,
exchange, or
conversion from one type to another is coded to 47535-47537. Stent are completely
internal
tubes that hold the biliary tract open and do not drain to the outside.
Percutaneous placement
of a stent i coded to 47538. Percutaneou dilation, biop y or removal of calculi are
coded as
add-on codes with codes 47542-47544.