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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 5 Question 47 Discussion
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Patient had polyps removed on a previous colonoscopy. The patient returns three months later for a follow-up examination for another colonoscopy. No new polyps are seen.
What diagnosis coding is reported for the second colonoscopy?
For a follow-up examination after the removal of polyps with no new polyps found, the appropriate diagnosis codes are:
Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm.
Z86.010: Personal history of colonic polyps.
Using Z09 indicates that the follow-up exam is to check the patient after treatment, and Z86.010 indicates a history of colonic polyps, which is relevant to the patient's medical history.
ICD-10-CM guidelines
AMA's CPT Professional Edition (current year)
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