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45303 Proctosigmoidoscopy dilate

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: proctoscopy with dilation, sigmoidoscopy with stricture dilation

Proctosigmoidoscopy with dilation of rectal or sigmoid stricture via balloon or bougie technique.

Clinical Context

Used for symptomatic benign strictures of rectum or sigmoid colon secondary to inflammatory bowel disease, anastomotic scarring, or radiation injury.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.37
Practice Expense RVU29.10
Malpractice RVU0.23
Total RVU30.70

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,025.38

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGastroenterologyGeneral Surgery

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