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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the anus.
CPT Code 46200
CPT 46200 describes fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed.
CPT Code 46220
CPT 46220 describes the excision of a single external papilla or tag from the anus.
CPT Code 46221
CPT 46221 describes an internal hemorrhoidectomy by rubber band ligation(s).
CPT Code 46230
CPT 46230 describes the excision of multiple external papillae or tags from the anus.
CPT Code 46250
CPT 46250 describes a Hemorrhoidectomy external involving two or more columns/groups.
CPT Code 46255
CPT 46255 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy in a single column or group.
CPT Code 46257
CPT 46257 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy in a single column or group with a fissurectomy.
CPT Code 46258
CPT 46258 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy in a single column or group, with a fistulectomy, including a fissurectomy, when performed.
CPT Code 46260
CPT 46260 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy involving two or more columns/groups.
CPT Code 46261
CPT 46261 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy involving two or more columns/groups with a fissurectomy.
CPT Code 46262
CPT 46262 describes an internal and external hemorrhoidectomy involving two or more columns/groups and a fistulectomy and fissurectomy when performed.
CPT Code 46270
CPT 46270 describes the surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy) subcutaneously.
CPT Code 46275
CPT 46275 describes the surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy) intersphincteric.
CPT Code 46280
CPT 46280 describes the surgical treatment of anal fistula, including fistulectomy/fistulotomy, transsphincteric, supra sphincteric, extra sphincteric or multiple, and placement of seton, when performed.
CPT Code 46285
CPT 46285 describes the surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy) in the second stage.
CPT Code 46288
CPT 46288 describes the closure of an anal fistula with a rectal advancement flap.
CPT Code 46320
CPT 46320 describes the excision of a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.
CPT Code 46945
CPT 46945 describes an internal hemorrhoidectomy, by ligation other than a rubber band, for a single hemorrhoid column/group without imaging guidance.
CPT Code 46946
CPT 46946 describes an internal hemorrhoidectomy by ligation other than a rubber band involving two or more hemorrhoid columns/groups without imaging guidance.
CPT Code 46948
CPT 46948 describes an internal hemorrhoidectomy by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, for two or more hemorrhoid columns/groups when performed.
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