43243 Egd injection varices
Also known as: EGD injection varices, variceal injection, sclerotherapy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with injection of esophageal or gastric varices for hemostasis. This therapeutic endoscopic procedure is used to control bleeding from variceal sources.
Clinical Context
Used to control active bleeding from esophageal or gastric varices in patients with portal hypertension, typically from cirrhosis or other chronic liver disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.16 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.57 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.53 |
| Total RVU | 6.26 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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