CPT^® 46612, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46612 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Anus.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider performs an anoscopy, or an examination using a small, rigid, tubular instrument called an anoscope. He then removes multiple tumors, polyps, or lesions using hot biopsy, bipolar cautery, or a snare technique.

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Multiple techniques via anascopy

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Excision and cauterization of anal lesions

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Hemorrhoid excision, plus

I agree with 46250 for the hemorrhoidectomy. 46615 may be correct if they fulgrated or "destroyed" the polyp, otherwise if it was just excised it is more likley to be 46610-46612.... [ Read More ]

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