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45398 Colonoscopy with band ligation

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: colonoscopy with band ligation, colon banding

Colonoscopy with band ligation of esophageal varices or vascular lesions in colon.

Clinical Context

Performed for variceal bleeding in colon (in patients with portal hypertension) or bleeding vascular lesions amenable to banding.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.10
Practice Expense RVU22.32
Malpractice RVU0.60
Total RVU27.02

Est. Medicare Payment

$902.47

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGastroenterologyEmergency Medicine

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