CPT^® 46270, Under Excision Procedures on the Anus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 46270 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Anus.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an incision over the skin where a fistula is present and either removes or incises the fistula tract for treatment.

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Lost!

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I would be inclined to go with 46270. Not much dictation but that's what you have to go one ;) Kelsey, CPC... [ Read More ]

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Hi, I need help coding this. Here is the operative report: Procedures: 1. Excision of indurated mouth of anal fistual with associated phlegmonous mass and fistulotomy. 2. Lateral internal subcutaneo... [ Read More ]

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