Patient Is Prepped for Complete Colonoscopy

question 10

Short Answer

Patient is prepped for complete colonoscopy. Scope is inserted and due to poor bowel prep, surgeon cannot pass the scope through the splenic flexure. Decision is made to terminate the procedure. Assign the procedure code and any modifiers for the physician.

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Definitions:

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