43250 Egd cautery tumor polyp
Also known as: EGD cautery lesion, thermal ablation, endoscopic cautery
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with cautery ablation of esophageal or gastric tumor or polyp using thermal energy. This therapeutic procedure removes or ablates mucosal lesions.
Clinical Context
Used for early gastric cancer, Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia, or polyp ablation; achieves tissue destruction through heat-induced protein denaturation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 14.93 |
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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