44137 Remove intestinal allograft
Also known as: allograft enterectomy, transplant bowel removal, failed intestine transplant removal
Removal of previously transplanted intestinal allograft (enterectomy) due to rejection or other complication.
In Plain Language
transplanted intestine removal; rejected bowel removal
Clinical Context
Removal of failed intestinal allograft due to chronic or acute rejection, infection, or other life-threatening complication.
RVU Information
CPT 44137 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 44137?
CPT 44137 (Remove intestinal allograft) is a Surgery code. Removal of previously transplanted intestinal allograft (enterectomy) due to rejection or other complication.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44137?
The work RVU for CPT 44137 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Transplant Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44137 used?
Removal of failed intestinal allograft due to chronic or acute rejection, infection, or other life-threatening complication.
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