45389 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 45389, in plain terms, covers A procedure where a doctor looks inside your colon with a camera and places a tube to keep a blockage open. CPT 45389 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 45389 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 45389 on AAPC