45172 excision rectal tumor transanal full
Also known as: transanal endoscopic microsurgery full-thickness, TEM full-thickness, endoscopic full-thickness resection
Excision of rectal tumor via transanal endoscopic microsurgery (full-thickness resection), removing entire lesion through full-thickness of rectal wall.
Clinical Context
Used for T1-T2 rectal cancers or benign lesions requiring complete full-thickness wall excision via transanal approach to achieve adequate margins.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 9.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.16 |
| Total RVU | 23.80 |
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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