CPT^® 46601, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46601 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Anus.

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In this procedure, the provider performs a diagnostic anoscopy, an examination of the anus using a small, tubular instrument called an anoscope. She uses high resolution magnification and chemical agent enhancement to improve visibility. The provider may collect a specimen or specimens of the affected tissues by brushing or washing.

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Anoscopy

Thank you for posting the op report! The documentation reads as if HRA anoscopy was performed (CPT 46601) and then the hyfrecation and perianal lesion biopsy performed not via scope. I recommend dou... [ Read More ]

anoscopy

46607 seems to be what you are looking for w/ biopsy. It replaced 0227T eff 1/1/15 46601 would be w/ specimen collection by brushing/washing.... [ Read More ]

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