44188 Laparoscopic colostomy
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: lap colostomy, laparoscopic stoma creation, lap fecal diversion
Laparoscopic creation of colostomy (colonic stoma) for fecal diversion.
Clinical Context
Laparoscopic creation of colonic stoma for fecal diversion in patients with colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or bowel dysfunction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.21 |
| Total RVU | 34.12 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$1,139.61
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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