March 2003 page 22a
Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Digestive System, 45335, 45381 (Q&A)
Question
For codes 45335, Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance, and 45381, Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance, would the injection of india ink qualify for the reporting of this code?
AMA Comment
Yes. Prior to the addition of these codes in 2003, there were no codes in the CPT code set that adequately described the additional time, work involved, and risk to the patient of the submucosal injection, as typically, this is a more difficult and...
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This article presents a coding consultation focused on digestive system endoscopy in the CPT code set. It addresses a question about whether a particular injected substance fits the scope of the discussed procedure codes and explains the general reporting context for those services. The piece is useful for coders, auditors, and revenue cycle staff who work with gastrointestinal endoscopy documentation and CPT guidance from the period when the codes were newly introduced.
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The article helps readers understand how CPT Assistant interpreted reporting for newly added digestive system endoscopy services, which can affect documentation review and code selection.
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A Q&A format discussion about digestive system coding guidance in the CPT code set. The section centers on endoscopic procedure reporting and the context for a specific injection-related question.
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