45300 Proctosigmoidoscopy diagnosis
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: proctoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, rectal exam with scope
Diagnostic proctosigmoidoscopy (visual examination of rectum and sigmoid colon) without therapeutic intervention.
Clinical Context
Performed for evaluation of rectal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or screening in patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 3.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.13 |
| Total RVU | 4.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$148.63
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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