Wiki Colonoscopy after partial colectomy

[bbeatty]

Patient had a partial colectomy years ago. My doctor did a colonoscopy and got past the splenic flexure. No biopsies were taken. Can I code a full colon (since we got past the splenic flexure) or do I have to add a modifier?

Patient has Medicare HMO (through UPMC)

 

[Pam Warren]

Yes you can. Advancement past the splenic flexure is the criteria for the full colonoscopy.