Polypectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which doctors remove abnormal growths of tissue, called polyps, from inside your colon. The exam is done through hysteroscopy. In surgery, we have separate CPT code 58558, used for reporting polypectomy through hysteroscopy.
What is the CPT code for cervical polypectomy?
The current procedural terminology (CPT) code for an endocervical polypectomy is 58999.
What is the CPT code for polyp removal?
CPT Assistant January 1996 states “CPT code 45385, Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique, most accurately describes the removal of the entire polyp using a cold biopsy forceps.
What is the CPT code for EGD with snare polypectomy?
Code 43254 includes removal of tumor(s), polyp(s) or other lesion(s) by snare technique (43251); directed submucosal injection(s) (43236); and band ligation (43254), so these services are not separately reportable when performed on the same lesion during the same session.
What is the difference between CPT 45380 and 45385?
A family of CPT codes applies to colonoscopy. For example, code 45378 applies to a colonoscopy in which no polyp is detected, while codes 45380-45385 apply to colonoscopy that involves an intervention (e.g., 45385 is the code for colonoscopy with polypectomy.)
What is procedure code 45388?
# 45388. with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed) 45384. with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps. You may also read,
Can CPT code 45384 and 45385 be billed together?
“From a CPT perspective codes 45384 and 45385-51 can be reported together on the same date of service. Both codes can be reported because two separate lesions were removed by two different techniques.” Check the answer of
Can CPT code 43248 and 43239 be billed together?
both of these codes are for a dilation and there fore cannot be billed for the same session. If however they are 2 different sessions on the same day then you can use a modifier to show this.
What is the difference between CPT code 43249 and 43239?
A: CPT guidelines permit the reporting of multiple endoscopy codes as appropriate. Codes 43239 and 43249 describe distinctly different procedures and should not be bundled by the payers. Both codes however include an upper GI endoscopy and payment adjustments should be expected for the duplicative portion. Read:
What is the difference between CPT code 43245 and 43249?
Note that 43245 is dilation of a gastric outlet; this appears to be an esophageal stricture and the only code defined for dilation of esophageal stricture in the EGD family is 43248, dilation using a guide wire and 43249 dilation using a balloon.
What does CPT code 45378 mean?
Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed. (separate procedure)
What is procedure code 00811?
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 00811 | Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum; not otherwise specified |
| 00812 | screening colonoscopy |
What does CPT code 45385 mean?
45385. Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique.
What is procedure code 43235?
ANSWER: Report 43235 for the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. You may also report CPT 91035 (Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test, with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation).
What is a polypectomy procedure?
A polypectomy is the surgical removal of a polyp. Colon polyps can be removed through open abdominal surgery, but more commonly it is performed during a colonoscopy. The endoscopist may snip off a small polyp with a forceps or remove a larger polyp with a snare that burns through the base of the polyp.
