AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 75

A 60-year-old man presents for a sigmoidoscopy. The physician inserts a flexible scope into the patient's rectum and determines that the rectum is clear of polyps. The scope is advanced to the sigmoid colon and examined. A total of three polyps are found in the sigmoid colon. Polyps are removed using the snare technique. The flexible scope is withdrawn. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Answer options

• A. 45308, K63.5
• B. 45346, K62.1
• C. 45338, K63.5
• D. 45309, K62.1

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as CPT code 45338 accurately reflects the removal of polyps in the sigmoid colon using the snare technique. The ICD-10-CM code K63.5 is appropriate as it indicates polyps of the colon. The other options either use incorrect codes for the procedure or do not match the diagnosis.