CPT 44180Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion)
Small BowelGlobal Period: 90 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
11.25
Work RVU
10.26
PE RVU
0.75
MP RVU
22.26
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$754.39
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 90 days
Common Modifiers
None typically required
Related ICD-10 Codes
K56.50, K66.0
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Related CPT Codes in Small Bowel
CPT 44120 — Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection CPT 44121 — Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; each additional r CPT 44202 — Laparoscopy, surgical; enterectomy, resection of small intes CPT 44203 — Laparoscopy, surgical; enterectomy, resection of small intes CPT 44005 — Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) CPT 44020 — Enterotomy, small intestine, other than duodenum; for explor
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