Screening versus diagnostic
What was scheduled, why the procedure was done, and what was found all affect how a colonoscopy should be billed.
Getting it wrong can create a denial, or an unexpected bill for a patient who thought their screening was covered.
We review the documented intent and findings so the claim reflects what actually happened.
Polyp removal and technique
Snare, forceps, ablation, and other techniques can carry different coding implications.
We bill based on what the procedure note supports, not what was expected before the procedure.
Office, ASC, and hospital settings
Procedures done in an ASC or hospital outpatient department involve professional and facility billing, and the place of service has to be right.
We manage the professional claim based on the documented place of service and the work performed.
Anesthesia and sedation
Who provided sedation, and what is documented, can change how that part of the encounter is billed and whether it is paid.
Advanced procedures
ERCP, EUS, and other advanced procedures bring extra documentation, coding, and bundling considerations.
The claim should match what actually happened in the room.