44372 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with laser, enteroscopy laser therapy, surgical laser treatment
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with laser therapy for ablation or coagulation of bleeding lesions or mucosal pathology.
Clinical Context
Used for control of small bowel bleeding from angiodysplasia or Meckel diverticulum, and for ablation of vascular malformations refractory to other endoscopic interventions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.55 |
| Total RVU | 6.35 |
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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