CPT^® 45315, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45315 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 then removes multiple tumors, polyps, or other lesion using a combination of techniques such as hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery, or a snare.

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[b]Modifier 53[/b] The first question I would ask is whether your physician made it past the splenic flexure. If you read the rules at the beginning of the Endoscopy section you will find the paragra... [ Read More ]

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[b]polyp removal[/b] I agree, there are too many different codes and all are by removal method; 45308, 45309, 45315, 45320. If you look at all of these, they give you some of the methods. Your physic... [ Read More ]

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