44015 Insert needle catheter bowel
Also known as: needle catheter enterostomy, catheter placement in bowel, tube enterostomy
Insertion of needle catheter or tube into small bowel via enterotomy for decompression, feeding, or therapeutic access.
Clinical Context
Placement of needle catheter or feeding tube into small bowel via surgical incision. Provides access for feeding or decompression in patients unable to tolerate standard feeding.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.55 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.62 |
| Total RVU | 3.79 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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