44110 Excise intestine lesion(s)
Also known as: bowel lesion excision, intestinal lesion removal, segmental resection
Excision of one or more bowel lesions (benign or malignant) via open approach with primary anastomosis when appropriate.
In Plain Language
bowel tumor or polyp removal; intestine lesion excision
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of benign (polyps, Meckel diverticulum) or malignant lesions of small or large bowel with restoration of continuity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.69 |
| Total RVU | 13.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 13.69, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44110?
CPT 44110 (Excise intestine lesion(s)) is a Surgery code. Excision of one or more bowel lesions (benign or malignant) via open approach with primary anastomosis when appropriate.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44110?
The work RVU for CPT 44110 is 13.69. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 44110 used?
Surgical removal of benign (polyps, Meckel diverticulum) or malignant lesions of small or large bowel with restoration of continuity.
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