CPT^® 43195, Under Esophagoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43195 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Esophagoscopy Procedures.

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The provider passes a rigid endoscope through the mouth and into the esophagus; he inserts a balloon through the scope and expands it to less than 30 mm to widen a narrowed area in the esophagus.

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Rigid bronchoscopy; Dilation of esophageal stricture X 2

I could use some insight/advice in coding this procedure. I'm looking at codes 43450, 43195 and 74360 for the fluoro. Any help from anyone with expertise in area is sincerely appreciated. Op Note:... [ Read More ]

esophagoscopy with dilation ,

[QUOTE="tiaralady6466, post: 480542, member: 228256"] thank you for your reply , i have 2 and they were done by rigid scope i was told i could not use complete op notes so i am trying to follow the ru... [ Read More ]

43239, 43226 & 43450

I had the same confusion not too long ago and had to learn the long hard way :D My initial thought was 43239 with 43226 ... they I received denials and rejections, so I began using the -59 modifier .... [ Read More ]

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