drhoads
Guru
Pre and post op dx: External hemorrhoid
Procedure performed: Excision of external hemorrhoid
An IV was placed. She was given preoperative IV antibiotics, taken to surgery, placed under general anesthesia and then place in a a prone position. The large external hemorrhoid was identified. The anus was dilated, a rectal exam under anesthesia was preformed. NO other abnormalities were identified except for some other small external hemorrhoids. The large external hemorrhoid was then removed, excised with difficulty and the incision was closed with a running locking 3-0 Vicryl suture.
Path report: Squamous cell carcinoma
Not sure of code to use because of path report. Either CPT 46255 or 45171 ???
Procedure performed: Excision of external hemorrhoid
An IV was placed. She was given preoperative IV antibiotics, taken to surgery, placed under general anesthesia and then place in a a prone position. The large external hemorrhoid was identified. The anus was dilated, a rectal exam under anesthesia was preformed. NO other abnormalities were identified except for some other small external hemorrhoids. The large external hemorrhoid was then removed, excised with difficulty and the incision was closed with a running locking 3-0 Vicryl suture.
Path report: Squamous cell carcinoma
Not sure of code to use because of path report. Either CPT 46255 or 45171 ???
