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Polyp Diagnosis Coding:

Specify Location to Pinpoint the Right Colon Polyp Diagnosis Codes

Published on Tue Jul 20, 2021

Don’t be vague when seeking polyp location. When selecting a diagnosis code for a polyp removal, you should answer these three basic questions: 1. What was the polyp’s specific location? For polyps in the colon, documentation should indicate the specific colon site. It’s not enough to just write “polyp in the rectal area” or “polyp higher in the colon.” ICD-10 [...]
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