45380 Colonoscopy and biopsy
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: colonoscopy with biopsy, colon biopsy, colonoscopic biopsy
Colonoscopy with tissue biopsy of colon for histopathological evaluation of lesions or inflammatory changes.
Clinical Context
Performed to obtain tissue diagnosis of suspicious lesions, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, or anemia of unclear etiology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.48 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.42 |
| Total RVU | 14.37 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$479.96
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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