44010 Incision of small bowel
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: small bowel incision, enterotomy, bowel exploration
Incision of small intestine for exploration, decompression, or other diagnostic or therapeutic intervention.
Clinical Context
Surgical opening of small bowel for exploration of obstruction, removal of foreign body, decompression, or biopsy. May be primary procedure or part of larger operation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.89 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.64 |
| Total RVU | 23.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$782.56
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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