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Wiki Hemorrhoidectomy

My surgeon has a Exam under Anesthesia(45990) and Internal/External Hemorrhoidectomy(46260) listed on the op report. My question is, wouldn't the EUA be part of the procedure and not billable as separate? Any input would be appreciated.
- aprillerowland
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- Nov 9, 2016
- exam under anesthesia gastroenterology general surgery hemorrhoidectomy
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Surgery
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Wiki 46221 Hem banding for rectal mucosal prolapse

General surgeon performed components of hemorrhoidectomy, internal by rubber band ligation, procedure documented just as he would for internal hemorrhoids. However, his diagnosis is rectal mucosal prolapse not hemorrhoids. Would it be appropriate to bill 46221 with K62.3 diagnosis or more...
- AT2728
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- Mar 22, 2016
- 46221 hemorrhoidectomy hemorroid banding mucosal prolapse rectal prolapse
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Gastroenterology

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