these guidelines are built on the last set of the american society of Colon and Rectal surgeons Practice Parameters Practice Guideline for the Surveillance of Patients After Curative Treatment of Colon and Rectal Cancer Scott R. Steele, M.D.• George J. Chang, M.D., M.S.• Samantha Hendren, M.D. The American Cancer Society, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology developed consensus guidelines for the detection of adenomatous polyps and colorectal cancer in average-risk adults. All recommended tests are acceptable options and may be chosen based on individual risk, personal preferences, and access. Clinical Practice Guidelines for Surveillance Colonoscopy An examination of the large bowel using a camera on a flexible tube, which is passed through the anus.. Sydney: Cancer Council Australia. ^ Jover R, Dekker E. Surveillance after colorectal polyp removal. A colorectal polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon or rectum. Colorectal polyps should be removed because some can develop into cancer. In most cases, the polyps may be removed during a colonoscopy. Guidelines for colonoscopy surveillance after screening and polypectomy: a ACRCSP Post Polypectomy Surveillance Guidelines - 7 Repeat colonoscopy in 5 years if: 1-2 small (<10mm) sessile serrated adenomas/polyps or traditional serrated adenomas with no dysplasia. 4 or more hyperplastic polyps proximal to sigmoid colon or any hyperplastic polyp >5mm proximal to sigmoid colon. 6. Please see this . will this help for you? ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic, First Quarter ICD-10 2017 Page: 9. Question: A patient, who is status post removal of adenomatous colon polyps five years ago, presents to the GI lab for surveillance colonoscopy. Clinical Practice Guidelines . DRAFT. for Surveillance Colonoscopy - in adenoma follow-up; following curative resection of colorectal cancer; and for . cancer surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease. May 2011 . Submitted