43194 Esophagoscp rig trnso rem foreign body
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: rigid esophagoscopy foreign body removal, esophageal foreign body extraction
Rigid esophagoscopy (examination of esophagus with rigid scope) via transoral approach with removal of foreign body.
Clinical Context
Therapeutic procedure for foreign body impaction in esophagus. Allows visualization and removal under direct visualization with rigid scope.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.94 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.48 |
| Total RVU | 4.84 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$161.66
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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