You Be the Coder:
Do This for Colonoscopy + Flex Sigmoidoscopy
Published on Wed Apr 13, 2016
Question: Our surgeon treated a patient with a temporary colostomy due to diverticulitis. The surgeon performed a colonoscopy through stoma to examine the colon above the colostomy opening, and a flexible sigmoidoscopy to examine the distal colon from the anus up to the diversion during the same visit. Can I report both procedures? Colorado Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can. You should report [...]