Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps

This diagnosis code indicates a patient's past medical history of having adenomatous or serrated polyps removed from their colon. These types of polyps are significant because they are considered precancerous lesions, meaning they have the potential to develop into colorectal cancer if not removed. Documenting this history is crucial for ongoing surveillance and risk assessment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, surveillance colonoscopies, or other medical encounters, and their medical record clearly documents a prior diagnosis and removal of adenomatous or serrated colon polyps. It is used to signify the patient's increased risk for future polyp development or colorectal cancer.

• Always ensure documentation specifies "adenomatous" or "serrated" polyps; do not use for hyperplastic polyps.
• This code is for a personal history of polyps, not for current, active polyps.
• Combine with codes for current conditions or reasons for encounter, such as screening or surveillance colonoscopy.