44625 Repair bowel opening
Also known as: bowel opening repair complex, extensive bowel defect repair, colostomy closure with resection
Repair of bowel opening with more extensive reconstruction or additional reinforcement, or repair of multiple openings via open approach.
In Plain Language
more involved surgery to repair bowel opening; extensive bowel wall repair
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 |
| Total RVU | 16.85 |
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 16.85, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44625?
CPT 44625 (Repair bowel opening) is a Surgery code. Repair of bowel opening with more extensive reconstruction or additional reinforcement, or repair of multiple openings via open approach.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44625?
The work RVU for CPT 44625 is 16.85. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 44625 used?
Used when simple closure is insufficient and additional reconstruction is needed, such as suture line reinforcement, patch repair, or repair of contaminated defects.
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