44626 Repair bowel opening
Also known as: major bowel opening repair, extensive bowel reconstruction
Repair of bowel opening with major reconstruction including possible resection of diseased segment or complex anatomic reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for extensive bowel defects, multiple perforations, or defects with extensive surrounding disease requiring segmental resection or major reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.18 |
| Malpractice RVU | 6.22 |
| Total RVU | 43.60 |
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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