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.
In Plain Language
stitching esophageal tear in neck; cervical esophageal repair
Clinical Context
Management of iatrogenic or traumatic cervical esophageal injuries; cervical approach allows safe repair with lower morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.00 |
| Total RVU | 16.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 16.00, this code ranks in the 75th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 43410?
CPT 43410 (Repair esophagus wound) is a Surgery code. Repair of esophageal laceration or wound via cervical approach with primary tissue closure. This addresses injuries in the cervical esophagus.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 43410?
The work RVU for CPT 43410 is 16.00. This code is primarily used by Surgery, Otolaryngology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 43410 used?
Management of iatrogenic or traumatic cervical esophageal injuries; cervical approach allows safe repair with lower morbidity.
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