43135 Removal of esophagus pouch
Also known as: complex diverticulectomy, diverticulectomy with myotomy
Esophageal diverticulotomy with complex reconstruction or diverticulopexy with myotomy to address associated pharyngeal dysfunction.
Clinical Context
Performed for complicated esophageal diverticula requiring associated cricopharyngeal myotomy or esophageal myotomy. Addresses both diverticulum and associated dysfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.43 |
| Total RVU | 41.57 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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