SURG.00141 Doppler-Guided Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization Form
Procedure is not covered
This document addresses transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), a minimally invasive procedure utilizing Doppler guidance to interrupt the blood supply by ligation of the hemorrhoidal arteries in the lower rectum. Dearterialization by Doppler-guided transanal hemorrhoidal artery ligation is also known as HAL.
Position Statement
Investigational and Not Medically Necessary:
Doppler-guided transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization is considered investigational and not medically necessary.
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