45540 Correct rectal prolapse
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: abdominal rectopexy for prolapse, sacral rectopexy, Wells procedure
Surgical correction of rectal prolapse via abdominal approach with rectopexy (sacral fixation or suspension).
Clinical Context
Definitive surgical correction of full-thickness rectal prolapse via transabdominal approach with sacral or lateral pelvic fixation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.32 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.18 |
| Total RVU | 29.17 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$974.28
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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