colonscopy with polypectomy
Hello everyone, I am coding a colonscopy with polypectomy. Two seperate procedures were used for removal of polyps, cauterization and snare technique. The 2 codes I have found are 45384 and 45385. I...
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You can use one or the other the difference in the codes are the techniques: 45384 Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot...
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Hmmm. I would think that both codes could be used (45384 & 45385 ) with a modifier 59 - if - - these were 2 or more separate polyps or tumors in separate areas. an example - One polyp is...
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Barbara after looking at the question again and your response I realized I rushed into mine. I do believe you're right thank you!
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