CPT^® 46500, Under Introduction Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Anus.

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Summary

The provider injects a sclerosing solution into the submucosa of the lower part of the anus under a hemorrhoid. This procedure helps in reducing blood flow to the area and causes the hemorrhoid to shrink in size.

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