44380 Small bowel endoscopy br/wa
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.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to clean blood and debris from small intestine; surgical cleaning of intestines
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 RVU | 0.85 |
| Total RVU | 0.85 |
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 0.85, this code ranks in the 3rd percentile among Surgery codes — 9.4x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44380?
CPT 44380 (Small bowel endoscopy br/wa) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for blood removal and washout of intestinal contents to clear field for visualization and assessment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44380?
The work RVU for CPT 44380 is 0.85. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Gastroenterology.
When is CPT 44380 used?
Used intraoperatively to clear blood, debris, or intestinal contents to facilitate visualization during enteroscopy for other interventions or to assess source of bleeding.
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