CPT 45385
GastroenterologyColonoscopy with removal of polyps using a wire snare
$550
Federal baseline rate
$2,500 - $10,000
Typical facility range
$1,500 - $5,000
Outpatient/clinic range
Official Description
Colonoscopy with polyp removal by snare
Common Billing Errors
Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill
- Billed with diagnostic colonoscopy code
- Each polyp charged separately when should be one code
- Pathology charges unclear
What to Look For
Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill
- Verify not billed with 45378
- Check polyps not billed individually
- Review pathology charges for specimens
How to Dispute This Charge
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Compare to Typical Costs
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- 3
Check for Errors
Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.
- 4
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Quick Facts
Category
Gastroenterology
CPT Code
45385
Medicare Rate
$550
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