Here are the 10 temporary G-codes, according to the 2015 CPT Coding Updates report from the three sister GI societies.
• CY 2014 CPT code: 44383
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6018
• Description: Ileoscopy, through stoma with transendoscopic stent placement (including predilation)
• CY 2 014 CPT code: 44393
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6019
• Description: Colonoscopy through stoma with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s) or lesion(s) without removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
• CY 2014 CPT code: 44397
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6020
• Description: Colonoscopy through stoma with transendoscopic stent placement (including predilation)
• CY 2014 CPT code: 44799
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6021
• Description: Unlisted procedure, intestine
• CY 2014 CPT code: 45339
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6022
• Description: Flexible sigmoidoscopy with ablation of with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s) or lesion(s) without removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
• CY 2014 CPT code: 45345
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6023
• Description: Flexible sigmoidoscopy with transendoscopic stent placement (including predilation)
• CY 2014 CPT code: 45383
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6024
• Description: Flexible colonoscopy, proximal to splenic flexure; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s) or lesion(s) without removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare
• CY 2014 CPT code: 45387
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6025
• Description: Flexible colonoscopy, proximal to splenic flexure; with transendoscopic stent placement (including predilation)
• CY 2014 CPT code: 0226T
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6027
• Description: High resolution anoscopy with magnification and chemical agent enhancement; diagnostic collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing
• CY 2014 CPT code: 0227T
• CY 2015 HCPCS code: G6028
• Description: High resolution anoscopy with magnification and chemical enhancement with biopsy(ies)
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