43500 Surgical opening of stomach
Also known as: gastrostomy, surgical gastric access, open gastrostomy
Surgical opening of the stomach with creation of gastrostomy, gastric tube, or other gastric access without specific therapeutic intent. This creates gastric access.
Clinical Context
Creation of nutritional access to stomach for long-term enteral feeding when percutaneous endoscopic approach not feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.25 |
| Total RVU | 22.51 |
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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