45334 Sigmoidoscopy for bleeding
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: sigmoidoscopy with bleeding control, flexible sig with hemorrhage management
Sigmoidoscopy with hemostasis of actively bleeding lesion via injection, cautery, or clip application.
Clinical Context
Emergency intervention for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding source identified in sigmoid colon (diverticular, polyp, ulcer).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.12 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.22 |
| Total RVU | 16.29 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$544.09
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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