43247 Egd remove foreign body
Also known as: EGD foreign body removal, endoscopic foreign body retrieval, FBR
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with removal of a foreign body from the esophagus or stomach. This therapeutic procedure retrieves ingested foreign bodies to prevent complications.
Clinical Context
Emergency or urgent procedure for foreign bodies like food impactions, coins, batteries, or sharp objects; performed to prevent perforation, aspiration, or obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.03 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 12.76 |
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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