43605 Biopsy of stomach
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: gastric biopsy, surgical gastric biopsy, gastric tissue biopsy
Biopsy of gastric mucosa via open surgical approach for tissue diagnosis. This obtains gastric tissue specimens.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic biopsy for gastric malignancy, H. pylori infection, or inflammatory conditions; typically performed during other gastric surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.01 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.58 |
| Total RVU | 23.97 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$800.60
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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