CPT Codes For Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopic small intestine procedures.

CPT Code 44360

CPT 44360 describes small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum, for diagnostic purposes, including collecting specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 44361

CPT 44361 describes small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, with single or multiple biopsies, but not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44363

CPT 44363 describes removing foreign body(s) through small intestinal endoscopy and enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44364

CPT 44364 describes the removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or another lesion by snare technique during a small intestinal endoscopy and enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44365

CPT 44365 describes the removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or another lesion by hot biopsy forceps or bipolar cautery during a small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44366

CPT 44366 describes the endoscopic control of bleeding beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum, using injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, or plasma coagulator.

CPT Code 44369

CPT 44369 describes the endoscopic ablation of tumors, polyps, or other lesions not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery, or snare technique beyond the second portion of the duodenum, but not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44370

CPT 44370 describes the placement of a transendoscopic stent beyond the second portion of the duodenum, not including the ileum, during a small intestinal endoscopy.

CPT Code 44372

CPT 44372 describes the placement of a percutaneous jejunostomy tube during a small intestinal endoscopy that extends beyond the second portion of the duodenum but does not include the ileum.

CPT Code 44373

CPT 44373 describes the conversion of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube to a percutaneous jejunostomy tube following an endoscopy and enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, but not including the ileum.

CPT Code 44376

CPT 44376 describes small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, including the ileum, for diagnostic purposes, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure).

CPT Code 44377

CPT 44377 describes small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, including the ileum, with biopsy, single or multiple.

CPT Code 44378

CPT 44378 describes the control of bleeding during a small intestinal endoscopy or enteroscopy beyond the second portion of the duodenum, including the ileum, using injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, or plasma coagulator.

CPT Code 44379

CPT 44379 describes the placement of a transendoscopic stent beyond the second portion of the duodenum, including the ileum, with small intestinal endoscopy and enteroscopy.

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