A screening colonoscopy should be reported with the following International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10) codes: Z12. 11: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of the colon.
If the patient presents for a screening colonoscopy and a polyp or any other lesion/diagnosis is found, the primary diagnosis is still going to be Z12. 11, Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon. The coder should also report the polyp or findings as additional diagnosis codes.
Procedure code: G0121 (Average risk screening) or 45378-33 (Diagnostic colonoscopy with modifier 33 indicating this is a preventive service).
Most people should get screened for colon cancer no later than age 50. If your colonoscopy doesn't find any signs of cancer, you should have the exam again every 10 years.
For example, Z12. 31 (Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast) is the correct code to use when you are ordering a routine mammogram for a patient.
ICD-10 code Z12. 12 for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon- Z12. 11- Codify by AAPC.
If the procedure was cancelled due to poor bowel preparation, and the admission meets criteria for reporting, then a code from Z53. - Persons encountering health services for specific procedures, not carried out can be assigned.
45380—Colonoscopy, with biopsy, single or multiple. Hint: The physician may use the words “biopsy forceps,” or “Jumbo forceps.” Fee amount $468.96. 45385—Colonoscopy, with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), lesion(s) by snare technique.
Your doctor may recommend that you have a colonoscopy every 2 to 5 years if you have ulcerative colitis. Your cancer risk increases about 8 to 10 years after diagnosis, so regular colonoscopies are key. You may need them less often if you follow a special diet for ulcerative colitis.
Follow-up colonoscopies should be done every 1 to 3 years, depending on the person's risk factors for colorectal cancer and the findings on the previous colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy is performed routinely for colorectal cancer. (CRC) screening, follow-up of other abnormal screening. tests, workup of signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal. disease, and surveillance after CRC and polyp removal.