44389 Colonoscopy with biopsy
Also known as: colonoscopy through colostomy with biopsy, transcolostomy biopsy
Colonoscopy with tissue biopsy performed through colostomy stoma for diagnostic evaluation and sampling in patient with prior colostomy.
Clinical Context
Used to obtain tissue samples from colon or rectum in patients with colostomy when lesions are identified on colonoscopy through stoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.36 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.40 |
| Total RVU | 13.70 |
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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