43510 Surgical opening of stomach
Also known as: surgical gastrostomy, gastric drainage, open gastric access
Surgical opening of the stomach via open approach with creation of temporary or permanent gastric access for decompression or feeding. This provides gastric access.
Clinical Context
Creation of gastric access for feeding, drainage, or decompression when percutaneous endoscopic approach not possible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.93 |
| Total RVU | 27.06 |
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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