Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (February 2020)

Why This Topic Matters

Updates of this kind affect code selection, documentation review, and how related procedures are reported together. Readers can use the article to understand what changed in the CPT code set and why the new and revised code language matters for professional coding workflows.

Article Sections

1. February 2020 page 11

   A brief article introducing the 2020 CPT update topic and the affected digestive system anus/excision area.

2. Anus / Excision

   The code update discussion for hemorrhoid-related procedures within the anus/excision subsection, including revised and new CPT language and related parenthetical notes.

3. Coding Tip

   A short coding note highlighting a related imaging service that is addressed in connection with the new code.

4. Clinical Example (46945) and Description of Procedure (46945)

   A procedural example and narrative description illustrating a typical scenario associated with one hemorrhoid ligation code.

5. Clinical Example (46946) and Description of Procedure (46946)

   A procedural example and narrative description illustrating a typical scenario associated with a second hemorrhoid ligation code.

6. Clinical Example (46948) and Description of Procedure (46948)

   A procedural example and narrative description illustrating a typical scenario associated with the new transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization code.