49440 Place gastrostomy tube percutaneous
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: percutaneous gastrostomy, PEG tube, G-tube placement
Placement of gastrostomy tube via percutaneous approach under imaging guidance for enteral nutrition.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous placement of gastrostomy tube for long-term enteral nutrition. Common indications include dysphagia, neurological disease, or need for nutritional support.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.43 |
| Total RVU | 23.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$788.24
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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