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Gastrojejunostomy (GJ-Tube) Placement
Gastrojejunostomy (GJ-Tube) Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat long-term tube feeding needs.
Devices used in GJ-tube
Alternatives to GJ-tube
- Gastrostomy (G-Tube) Placement
- Endoscopic (PEG) tube placement
- Surgical gastrostomy
- Nasogastric tube (short term)
How much does GJ-tube cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for GJ-tube (CPT 49446) is $127 when it is done in a hospital, and $767 when it is done in an office-based lab, where the payment also covers supplies and equipment. Hospital facility fees and what you pay depend on your insurance. See costs by city and insurance →
Related reading and technique references
This page is for education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Device information comes from the FDA's public databases and from manufacturers.