List With The CPT Codes for Screening Colonoscopy | Short & Long Descriptions

Screening colonoscopy is a procedure used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) has defined four CPT codes for colonoscopy screening. Each code represents a different aspect of the procedure, from the administration of anesthesia to the detection or non-detection of adenomas or neoplasms. This article only covers the screening of Colonoscopy codes. Here you can learn more about all the CPT codes for Colonoscopy.

1.1 CPT Code 00812

Lay-term: CPT code 00812 is used when a healthcare provider administers anesthesia to a patient for a screening colonoscopy. This is done to ensure the patient’s comfort and safety during the procedure.

Long description: Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscope introduced distal to duodenum; screening colonoscopy.

Short description: Anesthesia for screening colonoscopy.

1.2. CPT Code 74263

Lay-term: CPT code 74263 is used when a healthcare provider performs a CT colonography for screening purposes. This is a non-invasive method to examine the colon and rectum for any abnormalities.

Long description: Computed tomographic (CT) colonography, screening, including image postprocessing.

Short description: CT colonography for screening.

1.3. CPT Code 3775F

Lay-term: CPT code 3775F is used when a healthcare provider detects adenomas or other neoplasms during a screening colonoscopy. Adenomas are benign tumors that may become cancerous if not removed.

Long description: Adenoma(s) or other neoplasm detected during screening colonoscopy (SCADR).

Short description: Detection of adenomas or neoplasms during screening.

1.4. CPT Code 3776F

Lay-term: CPT code 3776F is used when a healthcare provider does not detect any adenomas or other neoplasms during a screening colonoscopy. This indicates a normal result.

Long description: Adenoma(s) or other neoplasm not detected during screening colonoscopy (SCADR).

Short description: No detection of adenomas or neoplasms during screening.