43248 Egd guide wire insertion
Also known as: EGD guidewire insertion, guide wire placement, Savary guidewire
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with guidewire insertion for difficult or malignant stricture dilation. This procedural step facilitates subsequent dilation of challenging strictures.
Clinical Context
Used in complex or malignant esophageal strictures where direct dilation is hazardous; enables safe passage for dilation equipment over a flexible guidewire.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.34 |
| Total RVU | 13.71 |
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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