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Gastrostomy (G-Tube) Placement
Gastrostomy (G-Tube) Placement is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat long-term tube feeding needs.
Devices used in G-tube
Alternatives to G-tube
- Gastrojejunostomy (GJ-Tube) Placement
- Endoscopic (PEG) tube placement
- Surgical gastrostomy
- Nasogastric tube (short term)
How much does G-tube cost?
Medicare's national average physician payment for G-tube (CPT 49440) is $179 when it is done in a hospital, and $792 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.