General Surgery Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 8
Reader Questions: Consider 45990 for Rectal Exam With Anesthesia
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Article Overview
This Find-A-Code article discusses a reader question about coding an anorectal procedure performed under anesthesia and clarifies the general category of exam involved. It also references related CPT and CCI edit relationships that affect how similar examination codes are grouped. The content is useful for coders, billers, and practice staff working with colorectal, anorectal, and procedure coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of this topic helps coding staff distinguish anorectal examination services from other pelvic, anoscopic, and proctosigmoidoscopy-related services when reviewing operative notes and compliance edits.
Article Sections
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Question
Introduces a reader scenario involving an anorectal procedure performed under anesthesia and asks for coding guidance.
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Answer
Explains the general exam category addressed by the article and notes related code-edit relationships with other examination services.
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Physician responsibility
Summarizes the broad clinical approach and exam context described for anorectal evaluation under anesthesia.
What You Will Learn
- The general subject area involved in anorectal examination coding
- How related exam and endoscopy services are grouped conceptually in coding references
- Which broad compliance resources may affect reporting of similar examination services
- The clinical context commonly associated with anorectal examination under anesthesia
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Colorectal surgery billing staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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