44379 S bowel endoscope with stent
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy with stent, enteroscopy stent placement therapeutic
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy with endoscopic stent placement for therapeutic intervention to relieve stricture or establish luminal patency.
Clinical Context
Similar to 44370, used for treatment of small bowel strictures or obstruction via stent placement. Particularly useful in Crohn's disease to avoid resection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.81 |
| Total RVU | 10.74 |
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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