SuperCoder on "Cpt 43450 and 43245 EGD with bougie dilation"
CPT 43245 is for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture. this code should be use in the cases wh
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "Colonoscopy w/ablation, polypectomy and biopsies"
In what order and what CPT codes would you code for three separate services performed at one colonoscopy setting. Colonoscopy with ablation, polypecto
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Colonoscopy w/ablation, polypectomy and biopsies"
Use below mentioned codes and modifiers accordingly. 1. CPT code 45384 or 45385 for polypectomy on the basis of technique. 2. CPT 45380 - 59 3. CPT 45
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "ECRP with biopsy"
Physician did ERCP with Sphincterotomy and then states he did a ERCP with biopsy but took the biopsy from gastric antrum should this be codes as an EG
View ArticleSuperCoder on "ECRP with biopsy"
Yes, biopsy from gastric antrum is a part of EGD. ERCP is restricted to hepatobiliary system. Provider should bill for EGD with biopsy code in this ca
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Oncologist requesting exam of Upper & Lower GI tract...
I have a MCR pt recently diagnosed with lymphoma whose oncologist reqested exam of upper & lower GI tract prior to starting therapy. For the colon
View ArticleUser id : 27684 on "CPT code 45388"
Did CPT code 45388 replace 45380-59 Thanks - Oklahoma Subscriber
View ArticleSuperCoder on "CPT code 45388"
No CPT code 45388 is for Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wi
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Oncologist requesting exam of Upper & Lower GI tract prior to...
Well, you can use V76.51 when there is no need for any therapeutic intervention during the colonoscopy.
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "colonoscopy with polyp removal"
what code would i use for colonoscopy with flat rectal polyp removed in piecemeal and edges of polyp site were ablated?
View ArticleSuperCoder on "colonoscopy with polyp removal"
Use any of the CPT code: 45388/45384/45385 on the basis of technique used.
View ArticleUser id : 71418 on "New Codes"
As a ASC, what would be appropriate modifier to replace modifier 59 when i bill 43248 with 43239.
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "diagnosis code for chronic abdominal wall pain"
I need a diagnosis code for chronic abdominal wall pain (CAWP). I am considering 789.09 but was unsure if there was a different code that was better s
View ArticleSuperCoder on "diagnosis code for chronic abdominal wall pain"
ICD 9 code 789.09 is the correct code.
View ArticleSuperCoder on "New Codes"
These codes are not bundled codes and you need not to add 59 or X(EPSU) modifier.
View ArticleUser id : 23222 on "codes 43244 with 43255"
Would it be correct to code both of these codes together during a procedure if they used rubber band ligation to control the bleeding in the same area
View ArticleSuperCoder on "codes 43244 with 43255"
Thanks for your question. According to CPT®, you are not supposed to use 43244; Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Flex sig on patient who only has rectal stump"
Patient had total colectomy & still has rectal stump. Physician performed flex sig w/biopsy & I'm wondering if this can be billed as a flex si
View ArticleSuperCoder on "Flex sig on patient who only has rectal stump"
You can use CPT code 45305 with 52 modifier for reduced services since provider examines the inner part of the anus and rectum without sigmoid colon u
View ArticleUser id : 10697 on "Flex sig on patient who only has rectal stump"
the provider did not use a proctosigmoidoscope, he used a colonoscope which is flexible, not rigid.
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