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45386 Colonoscopy with balloon dilation

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: colonoscopy with stricture dilation, colon dilation, colonoscopy with dilation

Colonoscopy with dilation of colonic stricture via balloon, bougie, or mechanical technique.

Clinical Context

Used for symptomatic benign strictures of colon from inflammatory bowel disease, anastomotic scarring, or radiation injury.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU3.68
Practice Expense RVU15.95
Malpractice RVU0.44
Total RVU20.07

Est. Medicare Payment

$670.34

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGastroenterologyGeneral Surgery

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