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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 RVU1.85
Practice Expense RVU5.04
Malpractice RVU0.30
Total RVU7.19

Est. Medicare Payment

$240.15

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGastroenterologyEmergency Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.