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Wiki Modifier 59 - ascending colon

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Pt. goes in for a colonoscopy, scope is removed, then random bx's are taken from the ascending colon through to the rectum. A 3-mm polyp from mid-colon with hot bx is destroyed.
45384, 45380, which code should the modifier 59 be on and why?
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Per NCCI edits, the 59 modifier would be applied to CPT 45380, verbage stating more extensive procedure.
 
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