45305 Proctosigmoidoscopy with biopsy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: proctoscopy with biopsy, sigmoidoscopy with biopsy, rectal biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy with tissue biopsy of rectum or sigmoid colon for histopathological evaluation.
Clinical Context
Performed to evaluate suspicious lesions, inflammatory changes, persistent bleeding, chronic diarrhea, or abnormal findings requiring tissue diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.12 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 5.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$198.40
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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