46070 Incision anal septum infant
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 RVU | 2.72 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.23 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.72 |
| Total RVU | 8.67 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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