Reece undergoes a colectomy (removal of part of her colon) along with a colostomy (creation of an artificial opening). Would it be correct to code this surgery with one code or two codes?
1.Frank undergoes an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) procedure during which a biopsy is performed. Would the answer differ if multiple biopsies were taken? Would the answer differ if only brushing were performed?
2.Reece undergoes a colectomy (removal of part of her colon) along with a colostomy (creation of an artificial opening). Would it be correct to code this surgery with one code or two codes?
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