43247 Egd remove foreign body
Also known as: EGD foreign body removal, endoscopic foreign body retrieval, FBR, EGD with foreign body removal
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with removal of a foreign body from the esophagus or stomach. This therapeutic procedure retrieves ingested foreign bodies to prevent complications.
In Plain Language
camera removal of swallowed object; endoscopic retrieval
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.03 |
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 3.03, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 43247?
CPT 43247 (Egd remove foreign body) is a Surgery code. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with removal of a foreign body from the esophagus or stomach. This therapeutic procedure retrieves ingested foreign bodies to prevent complications.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 43247?
The work RVU for CPT 43247 is 3.03. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine, Surgery.
When is CPT 43247 used?
Emergency or urgent procedure for foreign bodies like food impactions, coins, batteries, or sharp objects; performed to prevent perforation, aspiration, or obstruction.
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