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44157 Colectomy with ileoanal anast

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: colectomy with ileoanal pouch, J-pouch without proctectomy, subtotal colectomy IPAA

Total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) without proctectomy.

Clinical Context

Subtotal colectomy with ileoanal pouch creation, preserving rectum. May be staged procedure or used in selected cases.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU34.81
Practice Expense RVU17.01
Malpractice RVU9.32
Total RVU61.14

Est. Medicare Payment

$2,042.08

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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