CPT code 45541 denotes a perineal approach to repair rectal prolapse using sutures and mesh. This operative code captures a specific surgical technique performed through an incision between the anus and scrotum in males or between the anus and vulva in females. The code is relevant nationally as it identifies procedures for symptomatic rectal prolapse that may be managed in inpatient or outpatient surgical settings and informs surgical case mix, resource use, and procedural reporting.

Key payers included in this overview are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for the procedure, expectations for typical sites of service, and what the code represents for billing and encounter classification. The publication outlines benchmarks and common billing practices where available, highlights relevant policy and coverage considerations that affect national reimbursement and utilization patterns, and situates the procedure within surgical service lines for colorectal and general surgery. Data elements not provided in the input, such as specific ICD-10 diagnoses, payer-specific coverage rules, and detailed taxonomies, are noted as not available in the input.