45378 Diagnostic colonoscopy
Also known as: colonoscopy, full colonoscopy, colon scope, colonoscopy diagnostic, screening colonoscopy
Diagnostic colonoscopy (visual examination of entire colon from cecum to rectum) without therapeutic intervention.
Clinical Context
Performed for colorectal cancer screening, evaluation of anemia, chronic diarrhea, constipation, abnormal imaging, or family history of colorectal disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.18 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.73 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.41 |
| Total RVU | 11.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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