43752 Nasal/orogastric with tube plmt
Also known as: NG tube placement, nasogastric intubation, OG tube placement, NG tube, nasogastric tube placement, NGT
Placement of nasogastric or orogastric feeding tube via transnasal or oral approach with fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance.
In Plain Language
feeding tube through nose or mouth; tube insertion
Clinical Context
Short-term enteral nutrition support. NG tube preferred for most patients; OG used when NG contraindicated. Usually done at bedside but may be performed in operating room.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.79 |
| Total RVU | 0.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.79, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Surgery codes — 10.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 43752?
CPT 43752 (Nasal/orogastric with tube plmt) is a Surgery code. Placement of nasogastric or orogastric feeding tube via transnasal or oral approach with fluoroscopic or endoscopic guidance.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 43752?
The work RVU for CPT 43752 is 0.79. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine.
When is CPT 43752 used?
Short-term enteral nutrition support. NG tube preferred for most patients; OG used when NG contraindicated. Usually done at bedside but may be performed in operating room.
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