45317 Proctosigmoidoscopy bleed
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: proctoscopy with bleeding control, sigmoidoscopy with hemorrhage management
Proctosigmoidoscopy with hemostasis of bleeding lesion via injection, cautery, or clip application.
Clinical Context
Emergency intervention for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding, diverticular bleeding, or bleeding from polyp sites or ulcerations in the rectosigmoid.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.85 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.04 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.30 |
| Total RVU | 7.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$240.15
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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