45338 Sigmoidoscopy with tumr remove
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: sigmoidoscopy with tumor removal, flexible sig with lesion resection
Sigmoidoscopy with removal or resection of tumor via snare, laser, or endoscopic mucosal resection technique.
Clinical Context
Performed for early-stage malignancies amenable to endoscopic resection or for polypoid lesions requiring complete removal via sigmoidoscopy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 10.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$335.00
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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