CPT^® 46910, Under Destruction Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46910 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Destruction Procedures on the Anus.

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Summary

The provider destroys an anal lesion, such as a condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, or herpetic vesicle using heat from an electric current to cauterize, or burn the lesions.

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[QUOTE="suchang78, post: 475880, member: 502881"] I appreciated your advice. Because the surgeon had mentioned used endoscopic, so I am not sure that if 46910 is correctly to apply to this case. [/QUO... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 475866, member: 654943"] 46910 Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation ADDITIONAL... [ Read More ]

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46910 Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation ADDITIONAL GUIDELINE: [U]For destruction of lesion(s) in specifi... [ Read More ]

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My op note states that one lesion was excised sharply and the base cauterized. The other lesion was only cauterized. Since the first lesion was cauterized after the excision, should I code this 4691... [ Read More ]

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46607 is a column 2 code for 46615. I would bill 46910 (destruction of lesions, anus...electrodesiccation) and 46607 HRA, in that order. Hope this helps!... [ Read More ]

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I have scoured the internet to find anything about this procedure. I usually slip it in with other destruction of lesion(s) anus: ei... Condyloma, Papilloma, Mulluscum contagiosum, Herpetic vesicle ... [ Read More ]

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I see a lot of post pertaining to anal lesions. I always look before I post. I have to admit, I am still confused. I get confused on the definitions of electrodesiccation, electrosurgery, and laser... [ Read More ]

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