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91038 Esophageal imped funct test > 1hr

Medicine +Add-on Global 0d

Also known as: extended impedance test, prolonged clearance study, extended bolus transit

Esophageal impedance function test performed for more than one hour to provide extended assessment of bolus clearance.

Clinical Context

Extended diagnostic study over more than one hour to comprehensively assess esophageal clearance of multiple boluses. Identifies subtle clearing defects.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.10
Practice Expense RVU12.17
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU13.35

Est. Medicare Payment

$445.89

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

GastroenterologyInternal MedicineOtolaryngology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.