How do you code rectal suction biopsy?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for rectal suction biopsy is 45332. This code is used to report the procedure of obtaining a biopsy specimen from the rectum using a suction device. The code includes the following steps:
1. Insertion of a suction device into the rectum
2. Application of suction to the device to draw tissue into the biopsy chamber
3. Removal of the device and specimen from the rectum
4. Preparation of the specimen for pathological examination
The CPT code 45332 is typically used in conjunction with other codes, such as those for colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy, to report the complete procedure.