43242 Egd ultrasound fine needle biopsy/aspiration
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: EUS-guided FNA, endoscopic ultrasound biopsy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic ultrasound and fine needle aspiration/biopsy of perigastric or pancreatic tissue structures.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure for tissue sampling of perigastric and pancreatic lesions under ultrasound guidance. Important for pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 6.88 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$229.79
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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