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.
In Plain Language
camera surgery using laser to treat small bowel bleeding; laser treatment of intestinal lesions
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.19 |
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 4.19, 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 44372?
CPT 44372 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with laser therapy for ablation or coagulation of bleeding lesions or mucosal pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44372?
The work RVU for CPT 44372 is 4.19. This code is primarily used by Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44372 used?
Used for control of small bowel bleeding from angiodysplasia or Meckel diverticulum, and for ablation of vascular malformations refractory to other endoscopic interventions.
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