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Distinguish GERD Esophageal Procedures

Published on Thu May 20, 2021

Question: Our surgeon performed a procedure to control the esophageal sphincter to treat a patient with GERD. The op note describes laparoscopic access to the lower esophageal sphincter with implantation of a “sphincter augmentation device.” Is this a fundoplication procedure that I should report with 43280? Missouri Subscriber Answer: No, the procedure you describe is considered an esophageal sphincter augmentation, [...]
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