CPT^® 45910, Under Manipulation Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45910 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Manipulation Procedures on the Rectum.

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In this procedure, the provider manually, dilates a stricture of the rectum with the patient under anesthesia but other than a local anesthetic.

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using 45378 & 45910 together

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using 45378 & 45910 together

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