43620 Removal of stomach
Also known as: total gastrectomy, complete gastric resection, Billroth reconstruction
Total gastrectomy with removal of entire stomach and creation of esophagojejunal or esophagogastric anastomosis. This is complete gastric resection.
Clinical Context
Treatment for gastric cancer, multiple gastric ulcers, or severe gastric pathology; significant postoperative morbidity with dumping syndrome.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 33.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.89 |
| Total RVU | 54.92 |
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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