44640 Repair bowel-skin fistula
Also known as: enterocutaneous fistula repair, bowel-skin fistula repair
Repair of bowel-to-skin fistula (enterocutaneous fistula) via open surgical approach, typically involving resection of fistula tract and primary anastomosis.
Clinical Context
Used for enterocutaneous fistula, usually from inflammatory bowel disease, prior surgery, or trauma. Often requires bowel resection and anastomosis for definitive repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.60 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.43 |
| Total RVU | 38.44 |
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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