44158 Colectomy with neo-rectum pouch
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: J-pouch creation, neorectum creation, pouch construction
Total colectomy with creation of neorectum or ileal pouch (J-pouch) for bowel continuity restoration.
Clinical Context
Surgical creation of ileal reservoir (J-pouch, S-pouch, or W-pouch) to serve as neorectum after total colectomy for restoration of intestinal continuity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 35.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.25 |
| Malpractice RVU | 9.58 |
| Total RVU | 62.61 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$2,091.17
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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