CPT^® 45171, Under Excision Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45171 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Rectum.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an incision in the rectum to excise a tumor. He performs this procedure by using a transanal approach, through the anus, and the excision the provider makes does not include the muscularis propria, a thin layer of muscle lining the rectum.

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Transanal excision of rectal polyp, partial thickness, 45171

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New to Pathology coding and need an opinion!

We have a question for seasoned pathology coders, please help! Brand new to pathology coding and our doctors say that a Transanal Excision(CPT 45171/45172) of soft tissue should be coded by our patho... [ Read More ]

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[b]CPT for TAMIS procedure[/b] Has anyone billed the TAMIS procedure(Trans Anal Minimally Invasive Surgery) for Excision of Rectal Mass? If so, what CPT are you using? Considering CPT 45171 or 45499.... [ Read More ]

45171, 46255 and 46945?

How would you code this? "...found that there was a rectal polyp, large polyp-like with long stalk, 3cm proximal to the dentate line. I used Harmonic scalpel and excised this polyp and sent it for p... [ Read More ]

49320

I've not encountered where the surgeon does a diagnosic lap, (49320) [I]after[/I] the main procedure, a transanal rectal tumor excision, (45171) to check for a intraperitoneal injury. Is 49320 separa... [ Read More ]

transanal endoscopic resection of rectal mass with a twist endoscopic glove mass rectal resection

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could you post report perianal is around the anus 45171 is rectal tumor.... [ Read More ]

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Help with Anal Polypectomy CPT code

45171 is for the excision of a tumor. A polyp lesion should not be labeled as a tumor (unless you query the MD and/or wait for the pathology report). I would suggest 46922.... [ Read More ]

Help with Anal Polypectomy CPT code

Diagnosis: 1.5 cm erythematous polyp protruding from the anal canal. Procedure: Sterile prep, anesthetized with 1% lidocaine with epinephrine Base of the polyp ligated with 2-0 Vicryl. Polyp excise... [ Read More ]

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