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Know the Lingo for Hemorrhoidectomy Coding

Published on Wed Sep 11, 2013

Question: We have an op note for a hemorrhoidectomy that states that the surgeon “cut and ligated superior hemorrhoid” and also “sutured two other inferior hemorrhoid complexes.” How should we code this service?
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Answer: With the information given, it appears that the correct code is 46260 (Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups).  [...]
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