Wiki need help with hemorrhoid codes

carol52

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Procedures: Excision of external hemorrhoid
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy
Post op Diag:
Complex internal and external hemorrhoids.

I used 46947 for the Stapling of internal hemorrhoid
cpt says to use 46999 for one external hemorrhoid

Op Note: There was an external hemorrhoid still extruding and this was excised in an elliptical fashion approximating the skin with absorbable sutures.

Can I use 46255 instead of the 46999. Don't like using unlisted codes if possible.
Thanks for anyones help
 
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