CPT code 44206 represents a laparoscopic partial colectomy in which the surgeon creates an end colostomy and closes the distal bowel segment. This operative code is used for minimally invasive colorectal resections that require exteriorizing the proximal bowel as a stoma and managing the distal segment. Nationally, procedures coded with 44206 are important for management of obstructive, ischemic, inflammatory, or neoplastic colonic disease when diversion is indicated.

Key payers commonly involved in coverage for this procedure include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an overview of clinical context for the procedure, typical sites of service, and the kinds of metrics and benchmarks commonly reported for operative colorectal services. The publication covers expected utilization patterns, coding considerations relevant to laparoscopic vs open approaches, and how payers typically classify this surgical service for inpatient and ambulatory settings.

This summary equips clinicians, coding professionals, and policy analysts with a concise reference to the code’s clinical meaning, the national payer landscape addressed, and the analytical topics — including benchmarks, reimbursement context, and clinical indications — that are discussed in the full publication.