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Distinguish Proctosigmoidoscopy and Anoscopy
Published on Fri Nov 20, 2020
Question: Our surgeon used a rigid scope to rule out colitis for a patient complaining of abdominal cramps, blood in the stool, diarrhea, and frequent bowel movements. The surgeon examined the rectum and a portion of the descending colon and took a biopsy. How should we code this? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: The best code selection for the work you [...]