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46070 Incision anal septum infant

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: anal septum incision, neonatal anal septotomy, anal membrane incision

Surgical incision of the anal septum in infants. This procedure divides congenital anal septa that may obstruct anal opening, often performed for imperforate anus variants in neonates.

Clinical Context

Used in neonatal period for certain forms of imperforate anus or anal stenosis with septal obstruction. Diagnosis typically made shortly after birth when meconium passage is obstructed.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.72
Practice Expense RVU5.23
Malpractice RVU0.72
Total RVU8.67

Est. Medicare Payment

$289.58

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryPediatric Surgery

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