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2008 ICD-9-CM Procedure 49.3

Local excision or destruction of other lesion or tissue of anus
  • 49.3 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure
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49.3 also known as:

  • Anal cryptotomy
  • Cauterization of lesion of anus

49.3 excludes:

  • biopsy of anus (49.23)
  • control of (postoperative) hemorrhage of anus (49.95)
  • hemorrhoidectomy (49.46)