CPT^® 43220, Under Esophagoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43220 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 mouth. The provider uses a balloon (less than 30 mm diameter) to dilate the esophagus.

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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 ]

CO2 laser of subglottic cyst

[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 477062, member: 12103"] A cyst is a lesion, it is a benign lesion. I would not use 31572 because that is a flexible laryngoscope that is put through the nose. In this case a d... [ Read More ]

Subglottic cysts

[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 477065, member: 12103"] A cyst is a lesion, it is a benign lesion. I would not use 31572 because that is a flexible laryngoscope that is put through the nose. In this case a d... [ Read More ]

Subglottic cysts

A cyst is a lesion, it is a benign lesion. I would not use 31572 because that is a flexible laryngoscope that is put through the nose. In this case a direct laryngoscope is used. There is no code that... [ Read More ]

CO2 laser of subglottic cyst

Transnasal KTP laser excision of esophageal stenosis with CRE balloon dilation and injection

Hello, I too couldn't find a code for these procedures via transnasal approach. I would use the unlisted code with 43229 or 43220 for comparison along with 43201. I wouldn't use 43204 as that is for i... [ Read More ]

Upper GI What CPT would you use??

You have to bill 43220 or 43226 in order to bill for the S&I code 74360... and I don't think either of those codes support the documentation as the physician uses an endoscope. I would look closer at ... [ Read More ]

Coding help PLEASE!!

Esophagoscopy w/ balloon dilation is 43220.... [ Read More ]

EGD with esoph balloon dilation

Check 43249, I believe that is the appropriate code. I have seen some of my doctors wanting the 43235 with 43220 when they do the dilation after the EGD, but i would say 43249 especially when it is ri... [ Read More ]

EGD with esoph balloon dilation

Patient in for EGD diagnostic (43235) Preop indications; dysphagia & history of benign esophageal stricture Found esophageal stricture at 37 cm and scope would not pass. Dilation of distal esophagea... [ Read More ]

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