What is procedure code 45378?
COLONOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE
Group 1
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 45378 | COLONOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE; DIAGNOSTIC, INCLUDING COLLECTION OF SPECIMEN(S) BY BRUSHING OR WASHING, WHEN PERFORMED (SEPARATE PROCEDURE) |
| 45379 | COLONOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE; WITH REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY(S) |
| 45380 | COLONOSCOPY, FLEXIBLE; WITH BIOPSY, SINGLE OR MULTIPLE |
Does CPT code 45380 need a modifier?
CPT 45380 includes the entire colon if it examines from the rectum to the cecum or terminal ilium when performed. Modifier 73 is appropriate to attach with CPT 45380 when the Colonoscopy procedure is terminated before the administration of anesthesia, and insurance will pay 50% for this service.
What does CPT code 45380 mean?
Diagnostic / Therapeutic Colonoscopy – Patient has gastrointestinal symptoms, colon polyps, or gastrointestinal disease requiring evaluation or treatment by colonoscopy (CPT Code: 45380 – See # 1 below).
What is CPT G0121?
–Code G0121 (colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on an individual not meeting criteria for high risk) should be used when this procedure is performed on a beneficiary who does NOT meet the criteria for high risk.
What is the CPT code for colonoscopy with anesthesia?
Anesthesia services furnished in conjunction with and in support of a screening colonoscopy are reported with CPT code 00812 (Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum; screening colonoscopy).
What is CPT code 43270?
43270- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed). Providers may choose to combine Barrx™ radiofrequency ablation with other procedures on the same date of service.
Can CPT code 45382 and 45385 be billed together?
Do not recognize the application of Modifier 59 for colonoscopy services (CPT code 45380, 45382, or 45386) when billed together with another colonoscopy service (CPT code 45380, 45382, 45383, 45384, 45385, 45386 or 45387) for the same date of service, same patient, by the same provider.
Can CPT 45384 and 45385 be billed together?
Based on CPT Assistant: “From a CPT perspective codes 45384 and 45385-51 can be reported together on the same date of service. Both codes can be reported because two separate lesions were removed by two different techniques.”
What does CPT code 45385 mean?
What is Procedure Code 45385? The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 45385 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.
What is the procedure code for diagnostic colonoscopy?
Diagnostic and Screening Colonoscopy.
How do you code a screening colonoscopy?
– Z12. 11: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the colon. – Z80. 0: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs. – Z86. 010: Personal history of colonic polyps.
How to code screening and diagnostic colonoscopy?
– G0121 – Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk – G0105 – Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk – G0104 – Colorectal cancer screening; flexible sigmoidoscopy