The patient underwent a hemorrhoidectomy for removal of two columns of prolapsed internal hemorrhoids, third-degree, and resolution of a chronic anal fissure-fissurectomy. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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CPT code 46261 represents a hemorrhoidectomy, including fissurectomy, with removal of multiple columns/groups of hemorrhoids, internal and/or external, which matches the procedure described. The ICD-10-CM codes K64.2 and K60.1 accurately represent third-degree hemorrhoids and chronic anal fissure, respectively.

The Patient Underwent a Hemorrhoidectomy for Removal of Two Columns