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Can You Clarify This Z Code Colonoscopy Conundrum?

Published on Mon Apr 18, 2022

Question: A patient came in for follow-up on a chronic condition, and the provider noticed the patient was due for a routine colonoscopy. I was told to use Z12.11. I thought this code was only used to report the encounter of the actual procedure. Am I incorrect? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: You are correct in saying that using Z12.11 (Encounter [...]
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