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?
If a patient returns for a follow-up colonoscopy after previous polyp removal, the diagnosis code typically reported is Z09 (Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm) as this signifies a surveillance procedure to check for recurrence of polyps; "Z86.010" (Personal history of colonic polyp) may also be included as a secondary code depending on the specific documentation.
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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