CPT® 45119, Under Excision Procedures on the Rectum
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 45119 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Rectum.
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Summary
The provider removes the rectum and joins the colon to the anus using both an abdominal and perineal approach. In addition, he creates a colonic reservoir, a pouch to collect fecal waste, and a temporary diverting enterostomy if needed to allow the colon and anastomosis time to heal. Providers typically perform the procedure to treat Crohn colitis, rectal cancer, or familial polyposis. The procedure leaves the patient with an uninterrupted digestive tract so that the patient can pass stool normally.
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