44360 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy, intraoperative enteroscopy, open-access enteroscopy
Diagnostic endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy or small bowel opening for visualization and exploration without tissue sampling or therapeutic intervention.
In Plain Language
camera examination of small intestine through small cut; surgical visualization of small bowel
Clinical Context
Used for diagnostic evaluation of small bowel pathology including occult bleeding, strictures, masses, or suspected inflammatory disease when capsule endoscopy or push enteroscopy is insufficient.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.43 |
| Total RVU | 2.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 2.43, this code ranks in the 17th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44360?
CPT 44360 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Diagnostic endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy or small bowel opening for visualization and exploration without tissue sampling or therapeutic intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44360?
The work RVU for CPT 44360 is 2.43. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44360 used?
Used for diagnostic evaluation of small bowel pathology including occult bleeding, strictures, masses, or suspected inflammatory disease when capsule endoscopy or push enteroscopy is insufficient.
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