45990 Surgical diagnosis examination anorectal
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: anorectal examination under anesthesia, surgical diagnostic exam of rectum
Surgical diagnostic examination and exploration of anorectal area under anesthesia, typically for evaluation of disease extent.
Clinical Context
Performed under anesthesia for diagnostic assessment of anorectal pathology, fistula tracts, or disease extent in complex cases.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.35 |
| Total RVU | 2.98 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$99.53
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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