43305 Repair esophagus and fistula
Also known as: esophageal perforation with fistula repair, esophageal fistula repair
Repair of esophageal laceration with concurrent repair of associated esophageal or tracheal fistula. This procedure addresses both the defect and any fistulous connection.
Clinical Context
Complex repair for complicated perforations with fistulization; requires careful dissection and multi-layer closure techniques.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.58 |
| Total RVU | 28.25 |
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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