CPT code 47144 designates a backbench standard preparation of a cadaver donor liver performed prior to transplantation, including gallbladder removal when needed, removal of surrounding soft tissues, preparation of the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery and common bile duct, and separation of left and right hepatic segments to produce two allografts. This procedure is a critical step in multi-organ donation and liver transplant workflows and has implications for operative planning, OR resource allocation, and transplant program reporting nationally.

Key payers referenced in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical procedure and service setting, followed by benchmarks and payer coverage considerations, common billing modifiers and coding context, and operational implications for transplant centers. The publication highlights the clinical scope of the code, typical site of service, and practical coding issues that affect claim submission and hospital billing for liver procurement and division into dual allografts.

This summary is intended for transplant program administrators, hospital coding and billing staff, and payers seeking clarity on the procedural definition and billing context of CPT code 47144 at a national level. Data not available in the input include associated taxonomies, specific ICD-10 diagnosis codes, related CPT codes, and service line detail.