CPT^® 43198, Under Esophagoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43198 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Esophagoscopy Procedures.

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An esophagoscopy is a procedure to view the esophagus, in this case by means of a flexible endoscope passed through the nose. During the procedure, the provider performs one or more biopsies.

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[b]The difference between 43239 and 43259[/b] This information is from [I]Optum Encoder Pro[/I]: 43259-Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, includi... [ Read More ]

Endoscopy to esophagus

Could you please help with the coding of a endoscopy that only went thru the oropharynx and esophagus. Do I use a 43239 with a 74 (ambulatory surgery discontinued mod) or a esophagoscopy 43198? or am ... [ Read More ]

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