45500 Repair of rectum
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: rectal repair, rectal laceration repair, rectal perforation closure
Repair of laceration or perforation of rectum via abdominal approach with primary repair.
Clinical Context
Emergency procedure for traumatic, iatrogenic, or spontaneous rectal perforation/laceration requiring primary repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.01 |
| Total RVU | 17.07 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$570.14
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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