45349 Sigmoidoscopy with resection
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: sigmoidoscopy with endoscopic resection, flexible sig with EMR/ESD
Sigmoidoscopy with resection of portion of sigmoid colon (endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection).
Clinical Context
Performed for large sessile polyps or early-stage lesions amenable to endoscopic resection without formal colectomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.43 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.43 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.39 |
| Total RVU | 5.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$175.35
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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