CPT code 44110 denotes an open surgical excision of one or more lesions from the small or large intestine using a single incision, without creation of an anastomosis or fistula and without bringing bowel through the skin. This code captures procedures used to remove localized intraluminal or mural intestinal lesions when resection with reconnection is not performed. Nationally, accurate reporting of 44110 supports appropriate surgical classification, claims processing, and quality measurement for gastrointestinal surgical care.

Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of coding intent and clinical context, payer coverage considerations, and benchmarking points relevant to facility and professional billing for limited open intestinal lesion excision. The publication outlines clinical scenarios where 44110 is applicable, typical sites of service (operating room or surgical suite in inpatient or outpatient settings), and common documentation elements that support correct code assignment. Data not available in the input is noted where specific payer policies, modifiers utilization frequencies, associated taxonomies, ICD-10 mappings, and related codes would normally appear. This summary equips clinicians, coders, and policy analysts with a clear understanding of the code’s scope and where to focus further review for reimbursement and compliance.