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Home in on These Hot Biopsy Codes

Published on Tue Mar 28, 2023

Question: Our provider performed a hot biopsy for a polypectomy. I’ve never heard of a hot biopsy. How would I code this? Florida Subscriber Answer: The hot biopsy technique involves the use of insulated monopolar electrocoagulating forceps to simultaneously biopsy and electrocoagulate tissue. Generally, the procedure is recommended for removal of diminutive polyps and to treat vascular ectasias of the GI tract. [...]
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