tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 31

ICD-10: ICD-10 to Bring Colon Polyp Codes Into Modern Era

Distinguishing between non-neoplastic and neoplastic polyps will save your claims. Next year, when ICD-10 is implemented, don’t find yourself hunting for codes when your physician removes a colonic polyp. Keep yourselves armed with this advance knowledge to keep in top shape when the change comes. Take a note of the following points before your coding and be well on your way to the accurate diagnosis codes. 1. Wait for Path Reports Before Committing Your Polyp Codes To select the correct ICD-10 diagnosis code for a colonic polyp, you will need to know whether the polyp is benign or...

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