44160 Removal of colon
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: subtotal colectomy, abdominal colectomy, near-total colectomy
Open removal of colon (total or near-total colectomy) without proctectomy, preserving rectum.
Clinical Context
Removal of entire colon via open approach with preservation of rectum. May be used in Crohn disease to preserve sphincter function or as staging procedure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 20.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.38 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.90 |
| Total RVU | 34.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,157.31
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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