46740 Construction of absent anus
Also known as: anoperineal anorectoplasty, perineal anus construction, posterior anoplasty
Construction of an absent anus with perineal approach (anoperineal repair). Creates anal opening using perineal approach in select cases.
Clinical Context
Used for specific imperforate anus variants amenable to perineal approach. Less commonly performed than abdominal approaches.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 33.05 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.85 |
| Total RVU | 62.04 |
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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