46083 incision thrombosed hroid external
Also known as: thrombosed hemorrhoid drainage, external hemorrhoid thrombectomy, clot evacuation
Incision of a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This is an acute care procedure to drain the blood clot and provide immediate pain relief in patients with acutely thrombosed external hemorrhoids.
In Plain Language
draining a painful blood clot from a hemorrhoid; emergency relief of hemorrhoid pain
Clinical Context
Performed for acute thrombosed external hemorrhoids causing severe pain. Most effective within 72 hours of symptom onset when pain is maximal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.41 |
| Total RVU | 1.41 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.41, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.7x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 46083?
CPT 46083 (incision thrombosed hroid external) is a Surgery code. Incision of a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This is an acute care procedure to drain the blood clot and provide immediate pain relief in patients with acutely thrombosed external hemorrhoids.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 46083?
The work RVU for CPT 46083 is 1.41. This code is primarily used by Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 46083 used?
Performed for acute thrombosed external hemorrhoids causing severe pain. Most effective within 72 hours of symptom onset when pain is maximal.
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