CPT^® 45317, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45317 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.

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In this procedure, the provider examines the inner part of the anus, rectum, and the sigmoid colon using a proctosigmoid scope, a short rigid instrument with a camera at its one end. He then controls the bleeding in the area using various methods like injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, or plasma coagulator.

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