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46607 Diagnostic anoscopy & biopsy

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: anoscopy with biopsies, anoscopic biopsy, multiple anal biopsies

Diagnostic anoscopy with multiple biopsies. The anoscope is used to visualize the anal canal and obtain multiple tissue samples.

Clinical Context

Performed when multiple areas require biopsy sampling, such as extensive dysplasia or inflammatory disease affecting multiple locations.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.15
Practice Expense RVU4.46
Malpractice RVU0.30
Total RVU6.91

Est. Medicare Payment

$230.79

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

Specialties

Colorectal SurgeryGastroenterology

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