44381 Small bowel endoscopy br/wa
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy washout with biopsy, enteroscopy irrigation biopsy
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for blood removal, washout, and biopsy to clear field while obtaining tissue samples for diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Used when both field clearing (removal of blood/debris) and tissue confirmation are needed during enteroscopy, common in setting of intraoperative hemorrhage with unclear source.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.35 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 30.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 31.96 |
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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