tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 3

Hemorrhoidopexy Brings Relief, Documentation Challenges

No more unlisted-procedure code for innovative hemorrhoid treatment To establish medical necessity for hemorrhoidopexy, make sure your surgeon documents the severity of the patient's hemorrhoids as grade III or higher. Stick With the Dedicated Code Coding for hemorrhoidopexy, an alternative method for treating prolapsing internal hemorrhoids, has become much easier with the introduction of 46947 in CPT 2005 In the past, some providers have successfully billed for hemorrhoidopexy by stapling, for prolapsing internal hemorrhoids - also called the procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) - using an unlisted-procedure code. For 2005, however, you should always report the procedure using...

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