Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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Coding for Bravo Cap Placements

Question: A new patient reports to the gastroenterologist with complaints of frequent belching and heartburn. After performing a level-two E/M service, the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic EGD. During the EGD, she also inserts a Bravo capsule and performs a reflux test. Tests came back negative for both cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). How should I code this scenario? Montana Subscriber Answer: You should be able to report the EGD and the Bravo insertion separately along with an E/M service. On the claim, report the following: • 43235 (Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum and/or jejunum as appropriate; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen[s] by brushing or washing [separate procedure]) for the EGD • 91035 (Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation) for the Bravo cap insertion • 99202 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation [...]
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