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Procedure Coding:

Examine the Differences Between Esophagoscopy and EGD

Published on Tue Mar 28, 2023

Hint: It comes down to location and work performed. Knowing which upper GI procedure codes to report can be confusing for gastroenterology coders. How far the scope goes, what the procedure entails, where it enters the body, all of these factors help you determine which procedure code to use — and sometimes these differences are subtle. If you’re looking to [...]
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