45150 Excision of rectal stricture
Also known as: rectal stricture excision, stricturoplasty, rectal stricture repair
Excision of rectal stricture (scarred narrowing), performed transanally or transabdominally to restore rectal luminal patency.
Clinical Context
Used for benign rectal strictures secondary to inflammatory bowel disease, anastomotic stenosis, radiation injury, or trauma causing obstructive symptoms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.51 |
| Total RVU | 12.52 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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