• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Coding a complete screening colonoscopy with suboptimal/poor prep

Create Wiki
G

Ging0609

New
Messages
3
Location
North Wilkesboro, NC
Best answers
0
Would anyone be able to help me with a scenario where the provider clearly states he was able to reach the cecum during a screening colonoscopy and proceeds to take polyps from various parts of the colon, however, says the bowel prep is suboptimal and will have the patient return in 6 months for a repeat. In a Medicare patient, is this supposed to be billed with a -53 modifier? I am unable to find a cut and dry guideline from CMS on this.

Thanks in advance!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top