ksschroeder
Networker
I am new to gastro coding and see the term hyperplastic quite frequently on the pathology reports for rectal polyps. I am wondering if these would be coded as 211.4 or 569.0?
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Wiki Hyperplastic rectal polyp dx code
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syllingk
Guest
569.0 is not otherwise specified so it would be 211.4.
coachlang3
True Blue
211.4, as syllingk stated.
bridgettemartin
Expert
We use 569.0. The ICD-9 index under polyp, rectal states adenomatous are 211.4. Non-adenomatous rectal polyps are 569.0. Everything I find indicates that even though hyperplastic polyps are benign, they are not adenomatous.
Jamie Dezenzo
True Blue
yes agree with bridgette
koatsj
Guru
I also bill 569.0 if the rectal polyp comes back as non-adenomatous 
syllingk
Guest
Good info!