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44187 Laparoscopic ileo/jejuno-stomy

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: lap ileostomy, laparoscopic stoma creation, lap ileojejunostomy

Laparoscopic creation of ileostomy or jejunostomy for bowel diversion and stoma creation.

Clinical Context

Laparoscopic creation of small bowel stoma (ileostomy or jejunostomy) for bowel diversion in patients unable to undergo colectomy with anastomosis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU16.97
Practice Expense RVU10.31
Malpractice RVU3.40
Total RVU30.68

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,024.71

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

Specialties

General SurgeryColorectal Surgery

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