A proctosigmoidoscopy was performed to examine the sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal structure for pus in the stool and melena on a patient with a family history of carcinoma in the colon. During the procedure a biopsy of a lesion was also performed. The pathology report later came back with benign lesion. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for a proctosigmoidoscopy with biopsy is 45305. The ICD-10-CM codes R19.5 (presence of pus in stool), K92.1 (melena), D12.6 (benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified), and Z80.0 (family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs) accurately reflect the procedure and patient's condition and history.

A Proctosigmoidoscopy Was Performed to Examine the Sigmoid Colon, Rectum