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.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of bowel damage; repair of traumatic bowel injury
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 |
| Total RVU | 21.53 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 21.53, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.7x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44605?
CPT 44605 (Repair of bowel lesion) is a Surgery code. Repair of bowel lesion including small intestinal perforation, laceration, or traumatic injury via open approach, often requiring resection when primary repair is not feasible.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44605?
The work RVU for CPT 44605 is 21.53. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Trauma Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 44605 used?
Used for complex bowel injuries requiring more extensive repair including possible limited resection with anastomosis, or repair of contaminated or devitalized segments.
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