44700 Suspend bowel with prosthesis
Also known as: bowel suspension, bowel fixation, plication
Suspension or fixation of bowel to abdominal wall or peritoneum using suture or prosthetic material to prevent recurrent obstruction from volvulus or internal herniation.
Clinical Context
Used to prevent recurrent volvulus or internal hernia by anchoring mobile bowel loops to abdominal wall. Often combined with resection in volvulus management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.04 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.30 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.10 |
| Total RVU | 27.44 |
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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