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Assess Dilator Type to Report Appropriate Dilation Code
Published on Tue Apr 23, 2013
Question: What CPT® code would you use for the following case scenario:
“Scope passed up to middle esophagus, no stricture seen. Wire confirmed in the stomach and CRE balloon used to dilate up to 9mm.” Since a guide wire was used, would you use 43226 or as a balloon was used, would you use 43220?
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