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45550 Repair rectum/remove sigmoid

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: rectal repair with sigmoidectomy, prolapse repair with colon resection

Surgical repair of rectal prolapse or stricture with resection of redundant sigmoid colon.

Clinical Context

Surgical management of rectal prolapse with concurrent sigmoid redundancy or stricture requiring combined repair and resection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU24.18
Practice Expense RVU11.73
Malpractice RVU4.58
Total RVU40.49

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,352.37

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGeneral SurgeryPelvic Floor Surgery

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