Colon & Rectal Surgery (Coloproctology) in Texas (TX)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208C00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208C00000X translates in plain language to:
"Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon (Hemorrhoids, Fistula & Colon Specialist)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
When Patients Should Consult: Grade II–IV internal or thrombosed external hemorrhoids, painless bright red rectal bleeding, anal fissures, perianal abscess/fistula, or colon surgery.

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with Colon & Rectal Surgery (Coloproctology) in Texas:

• Diagnostic Anoscopy & Rigid/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (CPT 46600)
• Rubber Band Ligation of Internal Hemorrhoids (CPT 46221)
• Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulotomy & Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Colectomy for Colorectal Neoplasia

• Topical Hydrocortisone, Pramoxine & Nifedipine/Diltiazem Anorectal Ointments
• Micronized Purified Flavonoid Fraction (Diosmin/Hesperidin) & Psyllium Fiber
• Preoperative Oral Antibiotic Bowel Preparation Regimens