Gastroenterology Coding:
Learn How to Report Control of GI Bleed Following CRC Screening
Question: I have an op note for a second colonoscopy performed the day after the patient experienced postprocedural bleeding following a screening colonoscopy. The screening colonoscopy was complete, and the second procedure was performed as control of bleeding with gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. What diagnosis codes should I report for the procedure? Maryland Subscriber Answer: Use an appropriate code from the K92.- (Other diseases of the digestive system) code category, such as K92.2 (Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified), to report the ongoing problem. The GI bleed was the main reason for the second colonoscopy procedure. Mike Shaughnessy, BA, CPC, Production Editor, AAPC
