45550 Repair rectum/remove sigmoid
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.
In Plain Language
surgery to fix rectum and remove excess colon
Clinical Context
Surgical management of rectal prolapse with concurrent sigmoid redundancy or stricture requiring combined repair and resection.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 24.18 |
| Total RVU | 24.18 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 24.18, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 45550?
CPT 45550 (Repair rectum/remove sigmoid) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of rectal prolapse or stricture with resection of redundant sigmoid colon.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 45550?
The work RVU for CPT 45550 is 24.18. This code is primarily used by Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Pelvic Floor Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 45550 used?
Surgical management of rectal prolapse with concurrent sigmoid redundancy or stricture requiring combined repair and resection.
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