44370 Small bowel endoscopy/stent
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with stent, enteroscopy stent placement, surgical stent placement
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with placement of endoscopic stent (metal or plastic tube) to relieve stricture or obstruction.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to place tube in small intestine; stent placement to open bowel
Clinical Context
Used for treatment of small bowel strictures from Crohn's disease, adhesions, or radiation enteritis. Stent allows passage of intestinal contents and may avoid resection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.57 |
| Total RVU | 4.57 |
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 4.57, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44370?
CPT 44370 (Small bowel endoscopy/stent) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with placement of endoscopic stent (metal or plastic tube) to relieve stricture or obstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44370?
The work RVU for CPT 44370 is 4.57. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44370 used?
Used for treatment of small bowel strictures from Crohn's disease, adhesions, or radiation enteritis. Stent allows passage of intestinal contents and may avoid resection.
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