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.
In Plain Language
surgery to anchor intestines to prevent twisting; bowel fixation to prevent obstruction
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 |
| Total RVU | 17.04 |
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 17.04, 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 44700?
CPT 44700 (Suspend bowel with prosthesis) is a Surgery code. Suspension or fixation of bowel to abdominal wall or peritoneum using suture or prosthetic material to prevent recurrent obstruction from volvulus or internal herniation.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44700?
The work RVU for CPT 44700 is 17.04. This code is primarily used by General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 44700 used?
Used to prevent recurrent volvulus or internal hernia by anchoring mobile bowel loops to abdominal wall. Often combined with resection in volvulus management.
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