GI · CMS status A
45385
Colonoscopy w/ snare polypectomy
Colonoscopy with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique.
Work RVU
4.43
2026 Medicare pays
$364.07
National GPCI · non-facility · CF $33.4009
RVU anatomyWork 4.43 + Practice 6.03 + Malpractice 0.44 = 10.90 total
Work (your effort)Practice expenseMalpractice
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Common modifiers
PT3359
Common ICD-10 pairings
K63.5D12.6
Pairs well with
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