A 61-year-old male presents for screening colonoscopy with no reported PMH or FHx of colon cancer. The same provider administered moderate sedation. Total moderate sedation intra-service time is 11 minutes. Instruments: CF 180-254875; Quality of bowel prep: adequate; Medications: Versed 3mg IVP, Fentanyl 100mg IV; Withdrawal time: 00:09; Boston Bowel Prep score: right colon – 3, transverse colon – 3, and left colon- 3. Total: 9Extent of exam: terminal ileum; Landmarks identified: terminal ileum; Visualization: good; Tolerance: good; Complications: none; Limitations: none; – Endoscopic diagnosis: normal colon Procedure technique: The patient was connected to the monitoring devices and placed in the left lateral position. Continuous oxygen was provided with a nasal cannula and IV medicine administered through an indwelling cannula. After adequate conscious sedation was achieved, a digital exam was performed and the colonoscope introduced into the rectum and advanced under direct visualization to the terminal ileum. The terminal ilium was identified by visual landmarks. The scope was removed slowly examining the color, texture, anatomy, and integrity of the mucosa on the way out. The scope was retroflexed in rectum to evaluate for internal hemorrhoids and anorectal pathology. The patient was transferred in satisfactory condition. What is the appropriate Procedural code?
[Solved]: A 61-year-old male presents for screening…
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