CPT^® 45337, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45337 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.

Additional/Related Information

Tabs

Summary

The provider examines the rectum and the sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope, a flexible, narrow tube with a camera at its inserted end. If he finds a volvulus or megacolon, he introduces a stiff tube and decompresses it.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs

Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.

View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.

Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.

View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 45337 ? Start a discussion here

Question about Decompression tube placement advanced guidewire mass stool withdrawn

Hello all, I have a question about a procedure listed below should cpt code 45393 or cpt 45337 since the scope did not advance to the splenic flexure. Thank you, TH The colonoscope was passed with... [ Read More ]

decompression volvulus and tube placement?

We did a sigmoidoscopy decompression volvulus that also included a rectal tube placement. Are others billing the unlisted 44799 for tube placement and seeing payment or is it considred inclusive of t... [ Read More ]

Flex Sig w/ Decompression

I'm not sure what the correct code to use for this would be??? Op note states Flex sig and decompression of sigmoid colon. However, later in the note it reads no volvulus identified. Then it reads e... [ Read More ]

Decompression of the Colon

This question came up in our practice a year or two ago. I checked with the AGA and was told to bill a colonoscopy with decompression as 45378. If it is a sigmoidoscopy with decompression use 45337.... [ Read More ]

Decompression of the Colon

What code is everyone using for decompression of the colon? My thought process is...if it's done with sigmoidoscopy 45337, if done with colonoscopy 45378 (it says separate procedure but I've always a... [ Read More ]

Sig w/ decompression of volvulus, any method

I have a question about procedure code 45337. It is a sig w/decompression of volvulus, any method. What would be a method that the doctor would use to perfom this procedure? Would rectal tubing be a... [ Read More ]

View All