Wiki 45385, 45380 same polyp

[blathrop19@gmail.com]

Hey all,

My Dr. dictated that the patient had a flat polyp which he removed by snare polypectomy and cold biopsy forceps. Same polyp so I'm guessing I should just code one unless someone thinks differently.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[plynn]

yes, same polyp - one technique 45385 / snare

Penny Vaughn, CPC

 

[dallas574]

yes, I agree use one technique and snare would be it. You want to pick the highest valued code.