Table 1. Examinations recorded and terminology.

Nomenclature code as per IMA	Type of examination	Remarks
472452 – 472463	Rectosigmoidoscopy
473130 – 473141	Left colonoscopy	Withdrawn 1 February 2013
473174 – 473185	Total colonoscopy	Examination refunded for a complete or incomplete examination (until the hepatic flexure)
473955 – 473966	Additional number for polypectomy	Can be added to endoscopic examination since 1 February 2009
473432 – 473443	Ileoscopy
473756 – 473760	Ileoscopy with removal of tumor
473211 – 473222	Resection of polyps	Cannot be added to endoscopy; refunded only once a year
472511 – 472522	Rectoscopy
588011 – 588022	Pathologic examination	Charged by pathologist
Full Colonoscopy	Total colonoscopy or ileoscopy (without resection)
Full Procedure	Total colonoscopy or ileoscopy or polypectomy (with or without resection)
Polypectomy	Resection of polyps and additional number for resections of polyps