43241 Egd tube/catheter insertion
Also known as: feeding tube placement, PEG tube placement, nasogastric tube, EGD with tube placement
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with insertion of intraluminal tube, catheter, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.
In Plain Language
camera examination to place feeding tube
Clinical Context
Therapeutic procedure for nutritional support when oral intake inadequate. May include percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), nasogastric tube, or transnasal tube.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.43 |
| Total RVU | 2.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.43, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 43241?
CPT 43241 (Egd tube/catheter insertion) is a Surgery code. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with insertion of intraluminal tube, catheter, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 43241?
The work RVU for CPT 43241 is 2.43. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 43241 used?
Therapeutic procedure for nutritional support when oral intake inadequate. May include percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), nasogastric tube, or transnasal tube.
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