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Let Descriptor Language Be Your Guide for These Codes

Published on Thu Dec 22, 2022

Question: My gastroenterologist did an impedance test to examine a patient’s esophageal function. It took exactly one hour. Do I report 91037 or 91038? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: For a one-hour impedance test, report 91037 (Esophageal function test, gastroesophageal reflux test with nasal catheter intraluminal impedance electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation). Here’s why: As you’ve pointed out, when reporting esophageal [...]
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