44361 Small bowel endoscopy/biopsy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with biopsy, enteroscopy biopsy
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with tissue sampling via biopsy for histopathologic examination to establish diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Used when small bowel pathology requires histologic confirmation including inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma, Celiac disease, or evaluation of strictures or masses.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.22 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.29 |
| Total RVU | 4.21 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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