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44144 Partial removal of colon

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: partial colectomy with ileocolostomy, colectomy with ileal connection, colonic reconstruction

Partial colectomy with intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis of colon to ileum.

Clinical Context

Resection of colon with anastomosis to terminal ileum. Commonly performed for right or transverse colon pathology when low anastomosis would be unsafe.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU29.16
Practice Expense RVU12.76
Malpractice RVU7.02
Total RVU48.94

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,634.60

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

Specialties

General SurgeryColorectal SurgerySurgical Oncology

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