CPT Code 45332: Rectal Suction Biopsy Procedure Details

CPT code 45332 reports a rectal suction biopsy procedure. The code encompasses the following steps:

1. Insertion of a suction device into the rectum.
2. Application of suction to draw tissue into the biopsy chamber.
3. Removal of the device and specimen.
4. Preparation of the specimen for pathological examination.

This code is typically used in conjunction with codes for colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy to report the complete procedure.