44136 Intestine transplant live
Also known as: intestine transplant living donor, living related bowel transplant, LRSBX
Transplantation of living donor small intestine allograft into recipient for short bowel syndrome.
In Plain Language
living donor intestine placement; transplanted bowel from family member
Clinical Context
Surgical placement of living donor small intestine allograft into recipient with short bowel syndrome. Provides potential for better long-term graft survival than cadaver source.
RVU Information
CPT 44136 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 44136?
CPT 44136 (Intestine transplant live) is a Surgery code. Transplantation of living donor small intestine allograft into recipient for short bowel syndrome.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44136?
The work RVU for CPT 44136 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44136 used?
Surgical placement of living donor small intestine allograft into recipient with short bowel syndrome. Provides potential for better long-term graft survival than cadaver source.
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