43212 Esophagoscop stent placement
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: endoscopic stent placement, esophageal stent insertion
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with placement of esophageal stent (tube) for stricture dilation or malignant obstruction.
Clinical Context
Therapeutic procedure for esophageal strictures or malignant obstruction. Stent maintains esophageal patency for swallowing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.32 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.25 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.51 |
| Total RVU | 5.08 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$169.67
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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