44378 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with extensive biopsy, enteroscopy detailed examination
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with tissue biopsy for histopathologic examination and comprehensive intraoperative assessment of small bowel pathology.
Clinical Context
Used for comprehensive evaluation of small bowel pathology requiring multiple biopsies or more extensive examination time for diagnosis of diffuse disease or mapping lesions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.76 |
| Total RVU | 10.03 |
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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