• 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..

removing Polyp by ROTH NET

S

southbaymed

Guest
Messages
114
Location
Manhattan Beach, CA
:confused: EGD report said "removed ployp by roth net"
whenever polyps are cut or scraped, these are to be removed by some method. By removing by "Roth Net"
has any special coding? To be honest, I have never coded
how to remove polyps so far. Could someone give any help?
:)
 
I believe the Roth net is the method of retrieving the polyp not the method of polypectomy. If the method (snare, biopsy, etc.) is not indicated in the op report you'll need to go back to the doctor for clarification. My opinion, anyone else?
 
polyp removal

I agree, there are too many different codes and all are by removal method;
45308, 45309, 45315, 45320. If you look at all of these, they give you some of the methods. Your physician should dictate how they were removed.
 
The Roth Net is exactly what it says it is it is a net they use to retreive the polp. While I suppose it could be use with a forceps removal, it is in all of my experience always performed with a snare when the polp is very large. I hope this is of some help to you.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top