44382 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy viability assessment, enteroscopy ischemia evaluation
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for examination and assessment of bowel viability and tissue perfusion in trauma or ischemic conditions.
Clinical Context
Used during trauma surgery or for ischemic bowel evaluation to determine tissue viability and guide decision regarding resection versus preservation of marginally viable bowel.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.14 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 10.02 |
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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