44369 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with injection, enteroscopy injection therapy, endoscopic injection
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with injection therapy for treatment of bleeding lesions or delivery of therapeutic agents.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to inject medication into small intestine lesions; surgical injection treatment of bleeding
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of small bowel bleeding from angiodysplasia or other vascular lesions via epinephrine injection or other hemostatic agents.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.30 |
| Total RVU | 4.30 |
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 4.30, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44369?
CPT 44369 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with injection therapy for treatment of bleeding lesions or delivery of therapeutic agents.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44369?
The work RVU for CPT 44369 is 4.30. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44369 used?
Used for treatment of small bowel bleeding from angiodysplasia or other vascular lesions via epinephrine injection or other hemostatic agents.
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