CPT^® 45303, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45303 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.

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In this procedure, the provider examines the inner part of the anus, rectum, and the sigmoid colon using a proctosigmoid scope, a short rigid instrument with a camera at its one end. He also dilates a stricture, or narrowing, in the passage of the colon and rectum using a balloon or other device.

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Colonoscopy coding

Depends on what instrumentation was used for the polypectomy through the stoma - 44389 for cold biopsy forceps, 44392 for hot biopsy forceps, 44394 for snare....etc. Then you would also code a 45330 ... [ Read More ]

Help with coding!

I don't know if I can help because I'm also confused about this, but I'll throw in my two cents and maybe it'll send you towards the best code to use. Based on the actual documentation, I don't know... [ Read More ]

Separate procedure- all or part?

[b]Separate Procedure?[/b] Colorectal surgeon, I believe that LadyAg is asking if the '(separate procedure)' designation applies to 45300, 45303, and 45305, or just to 45300?... [ Read More ]

Separate procedure- all or part?

45300 would be included in both 45303 and 45305. Is that your question?... [ Read More ]

Ileoanal stricture dilation code

I am assuming that the patient's colon had been previously resected and an ileoanal anastomosis was created. Given the altered anatomy, I guess you could use an unlisted code, but if this was a transa... [ Read More ]

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