44625 Repair bowel opening
Also known as: bowel opening repair complex, extensive bowel defect repair
Repair of bowel opening with more extensive reconstruction or additional reinforcement, or repair of multiple openings via open approach.
Clinical Context
Used when simple closure is insufficient and additional reconstruction is needed, such as suture line reinforcement, patch repair, or repair of contaminated defects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.48 |
| Total RVU | 27.95 |
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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