* CPT Code 00811: Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to the splenic flexure; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing
* This code is reported for anesthesia services provided during a colonoscopy that is diagnostic in nature.
* ICD-10-CM Code D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
* This is the most accurate postoperative diagnosis. The operative report states "Anemia due to acute blood loss."
* ICD-10-CM Code N18.6: End stage renal disease
* This code captures the patient's documented history of ESRD.
* ICD-10-CM Code Z99.2: Dependence on renal dialysis
* This code is necessary to report the patient's dialysis status, as it affects the overall risk of the procedure.
Why other options are incorrect:
* 00812: This code is for therapeutic colonoscopies, not diagnostic.
* D64.9: This code is for anemia, unspecified. D62 is more specific to the patient's condition.
* K62.5: This code is for lower gastrointestinal bleeding, but the anemia is the primary diagnosis in this case.
References:
* CPT Code 00811: Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to the splenic flexure; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing
* ICD-10-CM Code D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
* ICD-10-CM Code N18.6: End stage renal disease
* ICD-10-CM Code Z99.2: Dependence on renal dialysis
* AAPC Coder's Desk Reference: This resource provides detailed information on coding guidelines and procedures.