44385 Endoscopy of bowel pouch
Also known as: pouch endoscopy, J-pouch endoscopy, ileal pouch endoscopy
Endoscopy of ileal pouch (created during total proctocolectomy) performed for diagnostic visualization and assessment of pouch mucosa and anastomotic sites.
Clinical Context
Used post-total proctocolectomy in patients with ileal pouch to evaluate for complications including pouchitis, strictures, or anastomotic bleeding.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.17 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.00 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.17 |
| Total RVU | 7.34 |
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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