44615 Intestinal stricturoplasty
Also known as: stricturoplasty, bowel stricture repair, Finney pyloroplasty
Stricturoplasty of intestine via open approach to widen narrowed bowel segment by linear division and transverse closure without resection.
In Plain Language
surgery to widen narrowed intestine without removing it; stricture widening procedure
Clinical Context
Used primarily in Crohn's disease with multiple strictures to preserve bowel length while relieving obstruction. Avoids anastomosis but allows subsequent stricture development.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.71 |
| Total RVU | 17.71 |
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 17.71, this code ranks in the 79th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44615?
CPT 44615 (Intestinal stricturoplasty) is a Surgery code. Stricturoplasty of intestine via open approach to widen narrowed bowel segment by linear division and transverse closure without resection.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44615?
The work RVU for CPT 44615 is 17.71. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 44615 used?
Used primarily in Crohn's disease with multiple strictures to preserve bowel length while relieving obstruction. Avoids anastomosis but allows subsequent stricture development.
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