CPT 46740 Surgery - Digestive
Construction of absent anus Cost
Body System: Digestive
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,072
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,072
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
33.05
Work RVU
20.14
Facility PE RVU
8.85
Malpractice RVU
62.04
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Construction of absent anus cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,072. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Construction of absent anus cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $2,072.