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…

The correct answer is A. Z09, Z86.010. 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…

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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?

Options

AZ09, Z86.010
BK63.5
CZ86.010, K63.5
DZ09, K63.5

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A
78% (28)
B
14% (5)
C
3% (1)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

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.

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#follow-up care#Z-codes#colonoscopy#personal history

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