CPT^® 45335, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 45335 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Rectum.

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Summary

The provider inserts a flexible endoscope into the anus and navigates the scope to the rectum and lower (sigmoid) colon. The provider performs one or more injections into the submucosa (the tissue below the mucous membrane).

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Sigmoidoscopy, done twice

If the intent of the 1st procedure was a Colonoscopy, I would code it as a colon. 45378-53 ( cannot meet the cecum due to obstruction/mass) . The repeat procedure was intended for a sigmoid and theref... [ Read More ]

Sigmoidoscopy, done twice

Hello, Could use some advice on the modifiers, believe the CPT are correct. Patient scheduled for a colonoscopy on 2/21, scope could only be advanced to rectum due to mass. CPT code 45330 per the ... [ Read More ]

Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy

Good day!! I have a question about a procedure that a co-worker and I are tossing back and forth as to which way to code. Patient admitted with an obstruction and CT shows a mass. Doctor decided to d... [ Read More ]

Colonnoscopy

[QUOTE="stacyprice, post: 482164, member: 477437"] I have a patient that had a colonoscopy advanced to the rectum and the provider states that this was the intended extent and a polyp was removed in t... [ Read More ]

Colonnoscopy

I have a patient that had a colonoscopy advanced to the rectum and the provider states that this was the intended extent and a polyp was removed in the rectum with saline injection lift using hot snar... [ Read More ]

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Colonoscopy to Splenic Flexure

Introduction: A 68 year old patient presents for an elective outpatient colonoscopy. Indications: Rectal Bleeding Constipation Rectal Exam: Normal Rectal exam Procedure: The colonoscope was passed ... [ Read More ]

Colonoscopy Through Stoma

44388 45331 45335 I see where your doc did the biopsies during the flex sig (45331), I'm guessing that where he also did the tattoo(45335)? And then of course the colon via stoma (44388).... [ Read More ]

Colonoscopy Through Stoma

I'm a little confused about this procedure and how to code it.:confused: Procedure: The colonoscope was passed through the anus under direct visualization to approximately 20 cm from the anal verge. ... [ Read More ]

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