CPT 46280
Remove anal fist complex
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 46280 at a glance
- Code
- 46280
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Remove anal fist complex
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,432.51 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 46280?
CPT 46280 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for remove anal fist complex. Its official short descriptor is "Remove anal fist complex". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 46280 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 46280 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 46280 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 46280?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 46280 is $1,432.51 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 46280?
CPT 46280 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.