CPT^® 45384, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45384 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 colon using a flexible colonoscope, a tubular instrument with a light source and camera. He removes one or more tumors, polyps, or other lesions using hot biopsy forceps.

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cpt code 45384 with 45385 colonoscopy

[TABLE] [TR] [TD]Good afternoon. I have a GI provider that has a questions regarding this message they have received. I am wondering this this was an old CCI error and our system never removed it. I r... [ Read More ]

Benign colonic mucosa diagnosis

Our consulting service recommends using the K63.89 to help justify why the biopsies were taken even when pathology was normal. I wouldn't think 45384 would be covered w/just the Z code.... [ Read More ]

polyp removed with scissors?

Hooray! I would query if hot or cold biopsy. hot 45384 cold 45380 I disagree with the 45382 as bleeding is a part of the procedure Happy coding:)... [ Read More ]

Coding for screening colonoscopies

Has anyone seen if there's been a coding change regarding colonoscopies? When a patient has a screening colonoscopy, I of course use Z12.11 as the primary code, followed by polyp codes (if found). I'v... [ Read More ]

Using Z12.11 for both polyp removals for colonoscopies colonoscopy screening z12.11

Has anyone seen if there's been a coding change regarding colonoscopies? When a patient has a screening colonoscopy, I of course use [URL='https://www.aapc.com/codes/icd-10-codes/Z12.11']Z12.11[/URL] ... [ Read More ]

Cold forcep removal of polyp

[QUOTE="acf7575, post: 465124, member: 38135"] I queried the provider. He stated he uses the cold forceps to biopsy then cauterizes the base as the cautery destroys to much tissue and there would not... [ Read More ]

Cold forcep removal of polyp

[QUOTE="suchang78, post: 464666, member: 502881"] 45380 for forceps biopsy, cautery sounds like snare technique to me (45385), or query the surgeon to specify the cautery. If snare, I would like to as... [ Read More ]

Cold forcep removal of polyp

[QUOTE="acf7575, post: 463710, member: 38135"] So, the provider states... "Procedure(s) Description: Under satisfactory anesthesia and full monitoring, the rectal exam was done. The colonoscope was in... [ Read More ]

Cold forcep removal of polyp

So, the provider states... "Procedure(s) Description: Under satisfactory anesthesia and full monitoring, the rectal exam was done. The colonoscope was introduced per rectally and passed through the re... [ Read More ]

Benign colonic mucosa diagnosis

What should I use for the diagnosis for this? Screening colonoscopy: A rectal examination was performed. The Olympus pediatric colonoscope was inserted into the rectum and advanced under direct visio... [ Read More ]

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