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Peel Back Answers for GERD Evaluation

Published on Fri Jan 22, 2021

Question: While performing an esophagoscopy, our surgeon placed a Bravo capsule to monitor pH at the esophageal sphincter to help assess the patient for suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). How should we code the endoscopy and the Bravo capsule test? Georgia Subscriber Answer: The appropriate code for the Bravo capsule test for pH monitoring is 91035 (Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; [...]
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