43246 Egd place gastrostomy tube
Also known as: EGD G-tube placement, endoscopic gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with endoscopic placement of a gastrostomy tube for nutritional support or gastric decompression. This percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy alternative provides tube placement under direct visualization.
Clinical Context
Used for long-term nutritional support in patients unable to eat orally due to dysphagia, neurological impairment, or malnutrition; alternative to fluoroscopic-guided placement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.53 |
| Total RVU | 5.34 |
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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