44701 Intraop colon lavage add-on
Also known as: intraop colon lavage, on-table colonic irrigation
Intraoperative colon lavage and washout via catheter placed during colorectal procedure as an add-on code for bowel cleansing during surgery.
Clinical Context
Used during colorectal surgery to clean fecal material from colon to prevent contamination and allow primary anastomosis in emergency settings.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.02 |
| Total RVU | 3.02 |
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.02, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 44701?
CPT 44701 (Intraop colon lavage add-on) is a Surgery code. Intraoperative colon lavage and washout via catheter placed during colorectal procedure as an add-on code for bowel cleansing during surgery.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 44701?
The work RVU for CPT 44701 is 3.02. This code is primarily used by Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery.
When is CPT 44701 used?
Used during colorectal surgery to clean fecal material from colon to prevent contamination and allow primary anastomosis in emergency settings.
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