44364 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy therapeutic, enteroscopy treatment, surgical bowel dilation
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with therapeutic intervention including stricture dilation, volvulus reduction, or removal of foreign material.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to treat bowel narrowing or obstruction; surgical small intestine treatment
Clinical Context
Used for therapeutic small bowel intervention including dilation of strictures (Crohn's disease, adhesions), reduction of volvulus, or removal of impacted foreign bodies.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.54 |
| Total RVU | 3.54 |
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 3.54, this code ranks in the 25th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44364?
CPT 44364 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with therapeutic intervention including stricture dilation, volvulus reduction, or removal of foreign material.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44364?
The work RVU for CPT 44364 is 3.54. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44364 used?
Used for therapeutic small bowel intervention including dilation of strictures (Crohn's disease, adhesions), reduction of volvulus, or removal of impacted foreign bodies.
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