43238 Egd ultrasound fine needle biopsy/aspiration
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: EUS-guided FNA, EUS fine needle biopsy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic ultrasound and fine needle aspiration/biopsy of deep esophageal or perigastric tissue.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure for tissue sampling under ultrasound guidance. Allows precise sampling of deep lesions and lymph nodes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.06 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.44 |
| Total RVU | 6.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$204.41
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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