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44050 Reduce bowel obstruction

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: obstruction reduction, volvulus reduction, intussusception reduction

Reduction of bowel obstruction caused by volvulus, intussusception, or adhesions via open approach without resection.

Clinical Context

Operative management of closed-loop obstruction from volvulus or intussusception via manual reduction and/or adhesiolysis. No bowel resection required.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU15.13
Practice Expense RVU7.39
Malpractice RVU3.87
Total RVU26.39

Est. Medicare Payment

$881.43

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryAcute Care Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.