CPT^® 43253, Under Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43253 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures.

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An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a procedure to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum by means of a flexible endoscope through the mouth. During this procedure, the provider uses ultrasound to guide injection of one or more substance or one or more fiducial markers. He also performs ultrasound examination of the relevant anatomy.

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