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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Proctosigmoidoscopy with biopsy (45305) is the correct procedure code for the described scenario. R19.5 (Other fecal abnormalities), K92.1 (Melena), D12.6 (Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified), and Z80.0 (Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs) are the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes reflecting the patient's symptoms, findings, and family history.

A Proctosigmoidoscopy Was Performed to Examine the Sigmoid Colon, Rectum