CPT^® 45330, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45330 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.

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The provider examines the rectum and sigmoid colon with a flexible sigmoidoscope, a tubular instrument with a light source and camera, to determine the cause for a patient's symptoms, such as diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal pain. He takes samples of any suspicious tissue by brushing or washing the area to collect cells for laboratory analysis.

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Surgical Laparoscopic procedure with diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy

[QUOTE="jewlz0879, post: 510888, member: 22511"] Gastro coding is not in my wheelhouse, so I'm reaching out for a bit of help. A physician performed CPT 44208 and CPT45330. CPT 45330 has been denied... [ Read More ]

Surgical Laparoscopic procedure with diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy

Gastro coding is not in my wheelhouse, so I'm reaching out for a bit of help. A physician performed CPT 44208 and CPT45330. CPT 45330 has been denied as inclusive to CPT 44208 as 'REIMBURSEMENT IN... [ Read More ]

Correct way to code this incomplete colonoscopy

As I was reading this , I was gonna agree on 45330, however you said they didn't make it past the rectum..., and I'm positive they are coming back, and so I am leaning more on 45300 based on what info... [ Read More ]

Incomplete colonoscopy due to poor prep

I have a colonoscopy that was unable to be completed because of poor prep. I was going to change to 45330 because they didn't make it past the splenic flexure. As I read the op note, they didn't make ... [ Read More ]

Correct way to code this incomplete colonoscopy

Sigmoid colonoscopy after Total Colectomy

Hello, I have a provider wanting to bill 45330 for a colonscopy after a total colectomy. Is that the correct code? From the report: Diagnosis: Hx of colon cancer s/p total abdominal colectomy F... [ Read More ]

Incomplete Screening Colonoscopy

I had a patient (non-medicare) that came in for a Screening. The dr only advanced to the sigmoid colon. Since he only reached the sigmoid colon do I bill the Sigomoidoscopy 45330 or Colonoscopy 4537... [ Read More ]

Poor Prep Colon

Hi good day, I hope this message finds you well. the colonoscope was inserted through the anal canal and could be advanced only to mid sigmoid colon due to presence of brown hard stool. Careful with... [ Read More ]

Sigmoidoscopy, done twice

Hello, Could use some advice on the modifiers, believe the CPT are correct. Patient scheduled for a colonoscopy on 2/21, scope could only be advanced to rectum due to mass. CPT code 45330 per the ... [ Read More ]

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