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Gastroduodenal Artery (GDA) Embolization for Upper GI Bleeding
Gastroduodenal Artery (GDA) Embolization for Upper GI Bleeding is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat gastrointestinal bleeding.
Devices used in GDA embolization
Embolization Coils
133 product lines from 17 manufacturers
Compare manufacturers →Liquid Embolic Agents
1 product line from 1 manufacturer
Compare manufacturers →Embolic Microspheres and Particles (Beads)
36 product lines from 13 manufacturers
Compare manufacturers →Microcatheters
149 product lines from 41 manufacturers
Compare manufacturers →Alternatives to GDA embolization
- GI Bleed Embolization
- Endoscopic treatment
- Blood transfusion
- Surgery
How much does GDA embolization cost?
Medicare national averages for CPT 37244 (Embolizing or blocking a bleeding artery or vein with radiologist review). The total bill has two parts: the professional fee paid to the physician, and the facility (technical) fee paid to the hospital or surgery center for the room, staff, equipment and supplies.
| Where it's done | Physician (professional) | Facility (technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital outpatient department | $569 | $11,794 (OPPS) |
| Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) | $569 | $6,866 |
| Office-based lab (OBL) | $6,137 (one "global" payment that covers the physician and the office's supplies, equipment and staff) | |
Medicare physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient/ASC payment rates, national averages before geographic adjustment. Private insurance usually pays more; your share depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Inpatient stays are paid differently (by DRG).
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.