43257 Egd with thrml txmnt gerd
Also known as: EGD GERD treatment, radiofrequency ablation, RFA GERD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with thermal treatment of esophageal or gastric mucosa for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This therapeutic procedure applies radiofrequency energy.
Clinical Context
Minimally invasive treatment option for medically refractory GERD; provides symptom improvement in selected patients though durable benefit remains debated.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 6.12 |
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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