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Find Out Whether to Code an EMR or Straight-Up Snare
Published on Mon Apr 24, 2023
Question: I have a doctor who does endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for large polyps. He documents it as an EMR, though his technique is exactly the same as a lift and snare. Should I code this as a lift and snare instead, or does it have to be coded as an EMR? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: It’s hard to say [...]