44133 Enterectomy live donor
Also known as: living donor enterectomy, bowel procurement living donor, living related intestine donation
Enterectomy from living donor for intestinal transplantation procurement.
In Plain Language
donor intestine removal from living person; organ donation surgery
Clinical Context
Surgical removal of donor small intestine from living donor for transplantation. Requires careful technique to preserve remaining donor bowel function.
RVU Information
CPT 44133 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44133?
CPT 44133 (Enterectomy live donor) is a Surgery code. Enterectomy from living donor for intestinal transplantation procurement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44133?
The work RVU for CPT 44133 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44133 used?
Surgical removal of donor small intestine from living donor for transplantation. Requires careful technique to preserve remaining donor bowel function.
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