CPT 48556 Surgery - Digestive
Removal allograft pancreas Cost
Body System: Digestive
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,246
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,246
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
18.98
Work RVU
13.27
Facility PE RVU
5.06
Malpractice RVU
37.31
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Removal allograft pancreas cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,246. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Removal allograft pancreas cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,246.