46940 Treatment of anal fissure
Surgery
Global 10d
Also known as: fissure treatment, topical fissure therapy, non-surgical fissure treatment
Treatment of anal fissure using pharmaceutical or physical intervention. Reduces pain and spasticity of anal sphincter.
Clinical Context
First-line treatment using topical agents (nitroglycerin, calcium channel blockers, local anesthetics) or physical modalities.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.35 |
| Total RVU | 8.69 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$290.25
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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