44376 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with feeding tube, enteroscopy feeding tube placement, J-tube placement
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with placement of jejunal feeding tube or enteral feeding access for nutritional support.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to place feeding tube in small intestine; surgical placement of feeding access
Clinical Context
Used intraoperatively for placement of feeding access when small bowel resection or major surgery precludes postoperative oral intake or necessitates long-term nutritional support.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.02 |
| Total RVU | 5.02 |
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 5.02, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44376?
CPT 44376 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with placement of jejunal feeding tube or enteral feeding access for nutritional support.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44376?
The work RVU for CPT 44376 is 5.02. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Gastroenterology.
When is CPT 44376 used?
Used intraoperatively for placement of feeding access when small bowel resection or major surgery precludes postoperative oral intake or necessitates long-term nutritional support.
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