CPT^® 46940, Under Destruction Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46940 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 either scrapes off or burns an anal fissure. During this service, he also dilates the anal sphincter. By performing this separate dilation procedure, the provider reduces anal canal pressure. This code represents an initial procedure.

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46221 + 46940

[QUOTE="ASC CODER, post: 176677, member: 6344"]46221 LIGATION OF HEMORRHOID(S) 46940 TREATMENT OF ANAL FISSURE Code 46940 is a component of Column 1 code 46221 and cannot be billed using any mod... [ Read More ]

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It would be the 46940 as it doesn't stipulate whether it is therapeutic or not. Also the 46910 for lesions.... [ Read More ]

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I would go with 46940. I think it better describes what they are doing. 46910 is geared more towards lesions, where 46940 is specifically for anal fissures. Becky... [ Read More ]

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Our colorectal surgeons cauterize fissures to promote granulation tissue. We are looking at 46910 or 46940. Any feedback? The dilation is done but not for therapeutic reasons.:rolleyes:... [ Read More ]

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