45331 Sigmoidoscopy and biopsy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: sigmoidoscopy with biopsy, flexible sig with biopsy
Sigmoidoscopy with tissue biopsy of sigmoid colon or rectum for histopathological analysis.
Clinical Context
Performed to obtain tissue diagnosis of suspicious lesions, inflammatory changes, or persistent bleeding identified during sigmoidoscopic evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.11 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 9.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$322.98
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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