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    Wiki using pathology report to code for Colonoscopies

    I believe that the best way to code colonoscopies with biopsies is to wait for the path report. my physicians feel that"waiting for the path report delays claim filing, doesnt help with reimbursement and adds undue work" and that i should just go ahead with the k63.5 dx anyone else in this...
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    Wiki To All Anesthesia Coders out there Please Help!!!

    I just started coding anesthesia visits for colonoscopy's and EGD's. I have a few questions some things just don't make sense to me. Lets say the patient is coming in for a Hx of polyps, found a polyp and hemorrhoids. My question is do you use K63.5 for the polyps found or do you actually go...
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    Wiki History of Polyps - Need some input please

    Need some input please; If a patient comes in for a colonoscopy, non-Medicare, with a history of polyps (tubular adenomas)last colonoscopy over 10 years ago, is this an average risk colon screening or a surveillance colon? Is there any where that states if a patient has not had a colon in over x...
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