The physician performs colonoscopy

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The physician performs a colonoscopy on a 30-year-old male. He notes ulcers in the rectum and takes several biopsies. How would this be coded? 45100 Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon) 45378 Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) 45380 with biopsy, single or multiple 45384 with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps.

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