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  1. J

    Wiki Diverticulosis with redundant colon

    How do y'all code this? I see it every so often, K57 has an excludes 1 for congenital diverticulum - Q43.8 - problem is redundant colon is also coded with Q43.8. I find it odd this is an excludes 1 when it is an 'other specified' code and has other uses besides congenital diverticulum. Either...
  2. B

    Wiki Colonoscopies

    When coding a 45390, if the area is tattooed after removal of polyp, can I use a 45381 for that injection or is it included in the 45390? Thanks. 🙂
  3. C

    Wiki Laparoscopic revision of paraesophageal hernia repair with gastropexy

    How would you go about coding this? I am at a complete loss. Pre op diagnosis: slipped fundoplication, dysphagia Post op diagnosis: same as above Procedure performed: Laparoscopic revision of paraesophageal hernia repair with gastropexy Findings: half of stomach and Toupet fundoplication...
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    Wiki ROS question for Gastrointestinal

    I work in a gastro clinic. Under the ROS for Gastrointestinal my physicians have been stating Please see HPI. Is this acceptable? Thank you.
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