45379 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 45379, in plain terms, covers A procedure where a doctor uses a camera to look inside your colon and removes a foreign object that doesn't belong there. CPT 45379 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Cigna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 45379 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 45379 on AAPC