Question 1

what is the difference between a flexible sigmoidoscopy and an endoscopy?

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Flex sig is: a type of endoscopy, but generally flex sig looks at the lower third of your colon, an office procedure, and endoscopy usually implies looking down your esophagus into stomach and first portion of small bowel and usually requires outpatient facility and sedation

Question 2

what is a flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A colon exam: This is a limited exam of the distal colon and rectum, typically done without sedation in an office setting. This has been used as part of colon cancer screening regimens, but has been largely replaced by colonoscopy which allows a complete colon exam.

Question 3

what does a flexible sigmoidoscopy involve?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the colon: In this procedure a flexible endoscope is passed via the anus, through the rectum up to the splenic flexure.  The allows the evaluation of the distal 1/3 of the colon.  Cramping during the procedure is common.  Sedation can be used in the appropriate setting but is not necessary.  A bowel preparation is generaly done prior.  Enemas are generally sufficient.

Question 4

what if the flexible sigmoidoscopy shows something abnormal?

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Depends on findings: Flexible sigmoidoscopy looks at lower 1/3 of colon.  Better look is with colonoscopy, which looks at entirety of colon.  In general, if abnormality seen on flex sig, colonoscopy is recommended.

Question 5

what is the cpt code for flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Accepted Answer

45330: 45330 is the cpt code for a diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Question 6

please tell me about flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy ?

Accepted Answer

Two separate procedu: These are two separate procedures for checking the large intestine. Sigmoidoscope is shorter and can look inside about one half of the( lower) colon. Colonoscopy is done with a colonoscope, which is much longer and can go up all the way into the entire colon and check it out for any internal disease of the colon like cancer or polyps.

Question 7

why is a flexible sigmoidoscopy done instead of a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Screening: A flex-sig is usually done in the office as a preliminary screening procedure. It is also useful as a follow-up if you have had polyps removed in the lower colon. Is is also useful to re-evaluate colitis and you response to treatment.

Question 8

what is it like to have a flexible sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy ?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: Very few physicians perform sigmoidoscopy anymore (only checks half the colon and no sedation!).  Colonoscopy is usually done with sedation or anesthesia.  The procedure itself is usually not uncomfortable.  The cleaning out preparation can be arduous.  Colonoscopy is 50 times more life saving than a mammogram!

Question 9

can you tell me about having a flexible sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy ?

Accepted Answer

Both look at: The lower colon but the colonoscopy looks at the entire colon. Preps are different, colonoscopy usually requires sedation and thus someone to drive home, but flex sig can be done in office without sedation and you can resume normal activity right away. Indication are different for each so it depends on the reason you are having the exam in the first place.

Question 10

how does the cost of a flexible sigmoidoscopy compare to that of a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Cost: This is variable. Would contact the facility or provider to obtain more information about the anticipated cost.

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