Multiple colonoscopies

If two or more polyps are removed from a patient from the SAME area of the colon but by different techniques(Ex:45384 and 45385), are both billable?

Multiple colonoscopies

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And, one on diagnosis, change in bowel habits

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my quick answer

Yes, they should be paid since they were different techniques, even at the same site, as long as they were different polyps. Only one technique per polyp.

Bill 45385 and then 45384-59. Most likely they will pay a reduced fee on 45384.