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44380 Small bowel endoscopy br/wa

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: small bowel endoscopy washout, enteroscopy irrigation, bowel washout

Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for blood removal and washout of intestinal contents to clear field for visualization and assessment.

Clinical Context

Used intraoperatively to clear blood, debris, or intestinal contents to facilitate visualization during enteroscopy for other interventions or to assess source of bleeding.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.85
Practice Expense RVU5.76
Malpractice RVU0.09
Total RVU6.70

Est. Medicare Payment

$223.78

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryGastroenterology

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