44384 Small bowel endoscopy
Also known as: small bowel endoscopy exploration, total enteroscopy, complete bowel examination
Endoscopy of small bowel performed via enterotomy for exploration and examination of the entire small bowel or significant segment for comprehensive assessment of pathology.
Clinical Context
Used for systematic evaluation of entire small bowel or extensive segment to identify and locate pathology in setting of occult bleeding, multiple lesions, or extensive disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 4.04 |
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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