CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 12, 2015

In CPT 1993, the descriptor of code 45378 (REVISED IN 2015) stated Colonoscopy, fiberoptic beyond the splenic flexure; diagnostic, with or without colon decompression. In CPT 1994, the descriptor of code 45378 was revised to state Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; diagnostic with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, with or without colon decompression (separate procedure). What do you recommend as the correct code for a complete colonoscopy, or colonoscopy, fiberoptic, beyond the splenic flexure?

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