44500 Intro gastrointestinal tube
Also known as: feeding tube placement, nasogastric tube, percutaneous tube placement
Percutaneous or transnasal introduction of gastrointestinal tube for feeding, drainage, or decompression, performed via needle puncture or endoscopic placement.
Clinical Context
Used for nutritional support, decompression, or drainage in patients unable to maintain oral intake due to dysphagia, obstruction, or altered mental status.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.38 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.04 |
| Total RVU | 0.49 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.