74340 X-ray guide for gi tube
Also known as: fluoroscopic tube placement, GI tube guidance, gastrostomy tube placement
Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during placement or manipulation of a gastric feeding tube to confirm correct positioning within the stomach.
In Plain Language
X-ray guided feeding tube placement; guided tube positioning
Clinical Context
Real-time fluoroscopic imaging guides percutaneous or endoscopic gastric tube placement, ensuring correct positioning distal to the gastroesophageal junction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.54 |
| Total RVU | 0.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Radiology codes require a written order, clinical indication, and a formal interpretation report. The professional component (modifier -26) and technical component (modifier -TC) may be billed separately.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.54, this code ranks in the 33rd percentile among Radiology codes — 1.5x below the median (0.81). The highest wRVU in this category is 11.57.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 74340?
CPT 74340 (X-ray guide for gi tube) is a Radiology code. Fluoroscopic radiographic guidance during placement or manipulation of a gastric feeding tube to confirm correct positioning within the stomach.
Who uses CPT code 74340?
CPT 74340 is used by Radiology, Gastroenterology. Real-time fluoroscopic imaging guides percutaneous or endoscopic gastric tube placement, ensuring correct positioning distal to the gastroesophageal junction.
When is CPT 74340 used?
Real-time fluoroscopic imaging guides percutaneous or endoscopic gastric tube placement, ensuring correct positioning distal to the gastroesophageal junction.
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