43415 Repair esophagus wound
Also known as: esophageal repair with reconstruction, intrathoracic esophageal repair, esophageal repair with anastomosis
Repair of esophageal laceration with esophagogastric or esophagocolonic anastomosis via thoracic or combined approach. This addresses complex thoracic esophageal injuries.
Clinical Context
Complex repair for intrathoracic esophageal injuries; requires major thoracic surgery with significant perioperative morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 43.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.01 |
| Total RVU | 72.29 |
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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