Wiki Help with Anal Polypectomy CPT code

[loriroberts36]

Diagnosis: 1.5 cm erythematous polyp protruding from the anal canal.

Procedure: Sterile prep, anesthetized with 1% lidocaine with epinephrine
Base of the polyp ligated with 2-0 Vicryl. Polyp excised with scissors. Pressure held and hemostatic at end of procedure.

This procedure was done in the office. I have come up with 45171 but unsure if this is correct d/t it says partial thickness.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[bwolfe1]

45171 is for the excision of a tumor. A polyp lesion should not be labeled as a tumor (unless you query the MD and/or wait for the pathology report).
I would suggest 46922.

 

[cynthiabrown]

I agree 46922