45309 Proctosigmoidoscopy removal
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: proctoscopy with multiple polypectomies, sigmoidoscopy with polypectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy with removal of multiple polyps via snare polypectomy or similar technique.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of multiple adenomas identified during screening or for known polyposis syndromes requiring multifocal polyp ablation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.37 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.37 |
| Total RVU | 7.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$234.13
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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