45160 Excision of rectal lesion
Also known as: rectal lesion excision, rectal tumor excision, full-thickness rectal excision
Excision of benign or malignant rectal lesion, performed through full-thickness rectal wall excision for localized disease.
Clinical Context
Applied to early rectal cancers (T1-T2) amenable to local excision, benign lesions (polyps, adenomas), or strictures requiring definitive excision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.92 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.06 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.25 |
| Total RVU | 29.23 |
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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