44390 Colonoscopy for foreign body
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: colonoscopy stoma foreign body removal, transcolostomy foreign body extraction
Colonoscopy performed through colostomy stoma for removal of foreign body from colon or rectum.
Clinical Context
Used to remove foreign bodies from colon or rectum via transcolostomy approach in patients with prior colostomy who have ingested or have aspirated material.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.65 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.39 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.41 |
| Total RVU | 13.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$449.23
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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