43232 Esophagoscopy with ultrasound needle biopsy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: EUS fine needle aspiration, EUS-guided FNA
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic ultrasound and fine needle aspiration/biopsy of esophageal or peripesophageal lesion.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure for tissue sampling of esophageal and peripesophageal lesions. Allows histologic evaluation of lymph nodes and lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.39 |
| Total RVU | 5.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$177.35
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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