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CPT 46258: Excision of Hemorrhoid Group with Fistula and Fissure
CPT code 46258 represents a combined anorectal surgical procedure: excision of a single internal and external hemorrhoid group with concurrent removal of a fistula and a fissure. This code captures a multi-component operative encounter that addresses common benign anorectal conditions and is used for billing and national utilization tracking. Its proper use affects surgical reporting, reimbursement categorization, and clinical quality measurement for proctologic care nationwide.
Key payers discussed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for the procedure, expected sites of service, and payer coverage considerations. The publication also summarizes common modifiers associated with surgical services, typical billing practices, and areas where policy clarification or coding guidance may affect claims processing and payment consistency. The document is intended to inform clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts about how CPT code 46258 is applied and where coding or coverage variability can emerge.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 46258 describes a surgical procedure in which the provider excises a single internal and external hemorrhoid group and, in the same operative session, removes a fistula and a fissure of the lower rectum. The service type is anorectal surgery addressing hemorrhoidal disease combined with fistula and fissure excision. The typical site of service is an outpatient surgical center or hospital operating room where minor to moderate anorectal surgical procedures are performed.
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