44605 Repair of bowel lesion
Also known as: bowel lesion repair, bowel injury repair, traumatic bowel repair
Repair of bowel lesion including small intestinal perforation, laceration, or traumatic injury via open approach, often requiring resection when primary repair is not feasible.
Clinical Context
Used for complex bowel injuries requiring more extensive repair including possible limited resection with anastomosis, or repair of contaminated or devitalized segments.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 21.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.75 |
| Total RVU | 36.46 |
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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