CPT^® 46262, Under Excision Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46262 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Anus.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider excises two or more columns or groups of internal and external hemorrhoids. In addition, he removes a fistula and he may remove an open sore of the lower rectum known as a fissure.

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CPT use of "AND"

Hello... does the CPT use of AND mean and OR like the ICD book? i got this from [url]https://www.supercoder.com/my-ask-an-expert/topic/cpt-code-18[/url] and would appreciate some clarification ... [ Read More ]

laser removal of hemorrhoids

You can try looking at these to see which one applies. 46250-46262.... [ Read More ]

Coding for cortisone injections?

[QUOTE="mksmith713, post: 46262, member: 64604"]I think the math is correct. If I inject 1 cc of Kenalog 40, the code would be J3301 x 4 If I inject 2cc of Kenalog 40, the code will be J3301 x 8 Is t... [ Read More ]

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