45393 Colonoscopy with decompression
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: colonoscopy with decompression, colon decompression
Colonoscopy with decompression of colonic obstruction or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction via needle aspiration or catheter placement.
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie syndrome) or mechanical obstruction when initial conservative management fails.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.56 |
| Total RVU | 6.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$218.44
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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