44660 Repair bowel-bladder fistula
Also known as: colovesical fistula repair, bowel-bladder fistula repair
Repair of bowel-to-bladder fistula via open surgical approach, involving resection of fistula tract and separate closure of bowel and bladder defects.
Clinical Context
Used for fistula between colon and bladder, usually from diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or prior surgery. Requires careful dissection and closure of both organs.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.31 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.75 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.36 |
| Total RVU | 36.42 |
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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