49441 Place duod/jej tube percutaneous
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: percutaneous feeding tube, PEJ tube, duodenojejunal feeding tube
Placement of duodenal or jejunal feeding tube via percutaneous approach under imaging guidance.
Clinical Context
Percutaneous placement of duodenal or jejunal feeding tube for enteral nutrition distal to stomach. Used when gastrostomy is contraindicated or gastric access fails.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.41 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 24.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.71 |
| Total RVU | 29.39 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$981.63
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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