43420 Repair esophagus opening
Also known as: cervical esophageal defect repair, esophageal opening repair, cervical esophageal closure
Repair of esophageal opening or esophageal wall defect via cervical approach with primary closure. This addresses cervical esophageal defects.
Clinical Context
Management of cervical esophageal perforations or defects from instrumentation, radiation, or trauma; cervical access simplifies repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.36 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.39 |
| Total RVU | 26.31 |
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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