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.
In Plain Language
camera surgery to check if intestine tissue is healthy; surgical assessment of bowel blood flow
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.14 |
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 1.14, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.0x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44382?
CPT 44382 (Small bowel endoscopy) is a Surgery code. Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for examination and assessment of bowel viability and tissue perfusion in trauma or ischemic conditions.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44382?
The work RVU for CPT 44382 is 1.14. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Trauma Surgery.
When is CPT 44382 used?
Used during trauma surgery or for ischemic bowel evaluation to determine tissue viability and guide decision regarding resection versus preservation of marginally viable bowel.
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