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Question #: 23
Topic #: 5
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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?

  • A. Z09, Z86.010
  • B. K63.5
  • C. Z86.010, K63.5
  • D. Z09, K63.5
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by kondababu9515 at Oct. 21, 2023, 10:44 a.m.

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kondababu9515
Highly Voted 1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
he is coming for follow and no polyps are present . so it comes under history code not a current condition.correct me if iam wrong . thankyou
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1aa99b1
Most Recent 4 months ago
Selected Answer: A
a is history. z86.010 Z09 FOLLOW UP
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Kundla_
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Patient had polyps removed so we need to consider K635, If provider mentions history of, then only we can consider as history of condition
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