43502 Surgical repair of stomach
Also known as: gastric repair with bypass, gastric reconstruction, gastric repair with anastomosis
Surgical repair of gastric laceration or perforation with creation of gastrojejunal or other anastomosis when primary closure not feasible. This addresses complex gastric defects.
Clinical Context
Complex repair for large gastric defects or defects involving the pylorus requiring bypass; higher morbidity than primary closure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 25.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.69 |
| Total RVU | 42.61 |
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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