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Colonoscopy Coding:

Master the Many Nuances of Colonoscopy Coding

Published on Fri May 17, 2024

Plus: Learn the subtle difference between “diagnostic” and “therapeutic.” Colonoscopies are coded regularly by general surgery coders, but often incorrectly. There is a lot to consider when picking the correct codes, and those nuances can easily trip coders up. In her August webinar titled “The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopies,” Kristie Harris, RHIT, CPC, coding educator for a hospital system [...]
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