43410 Repair esophagus wound
Also known as: cervical esophageal repair, esophageal laceration repair cervical, esophageal wound repair
Repair of esophageal laceration or wound via cervical approach with primary tissue closure. This addresses injuries in the cervical esophagus.
Clinical Context
Management of iatrogenic or traumatic cervical esophageal injuries; cervical approach allows safe repair with lower morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.67 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.34 |
| Total RVU | 27.01 |
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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