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Category III Codes:

Turn To 0226T, 0227T To Describe High Resolution Anoscopy For Screening

Published on Sat Mar 10, 2012

Your claims could get a boost from these placement codes.If your gastroenterologist performs a high resolution anoscopy (HRA) for screening high risk patients for anal cancers and dysplasia, you'll turn to Category III codes in the CPT® manual to report the services. Read on for our tips on how to apply these codes for HRA reimbursement.Identify Risk Factors to Support NecessityPatients may be at high risk for forms of anal dysplasia and cancer, even though they do not have any presenting signs and symptoms. For this purpose, some gastroenterologists have begun the use of high resolution anoscopy to screen high risk patients for early detection of any anal lesions such as dysplasia or cancer.High risk patients can include those needing special screening for neoplasms due to a personal history or family history, HIV (042, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease), women or men with human papilloma virus (HPV) related conditions (079.4, [...]
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