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Avoid Enteroscopy Codes for Duodenum ‘Peek’

Published on Mon Jul 19, 2021

Question: We have an op report for a procedure described as a diagnostic EGD for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a diagnosis of Barrett’s Esophagus, but the note states that the surgeon extended the scope past the second portion of the duodenum. Should we code this as a diagnostic enteroscopy? Ohio Subscriber Answer: No, you should not use the diagnostic [...]
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