CPT^® 43264, Under Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43264 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedures.

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The provider performs a diagnostic procedure that combines upper endoscopy and retrograde (reverse) injection of contrast material, a type of dye, into the biliary ducts to obtain fluoroscopic images of the gallbladder, pancreas, and bile ducts and removes stones or debris from one or more biliary/pancreatic ducts.

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ERCP w/stent placement question

I have this note coded 43274, 43274,59, & 43264,59. Both pancreatic duct and common bile duct stents were placed along with removal of sludge, however; the pancreatic duct stent fell out during the s... [ Read More ]

ERCP with stent and stone removal

Hi all, so we have an interesting case that I wanted some feed back on. The procedure is pretty straight forward; ERCP with stent and stone removal however the scope was entered via the gastrostomy s... [ Read More ]

ERCP 43273 add on code

Hi, I am new to Gastroenterology my (question is; does this warrant added on code 43273 (bile duct was deeply cannulated with the short nosed traction sphincterotome, contrast injected, I personally i... [ Read More ]

ERCP fluoroscopy ercp fluoroscopy

My boss, a gastroenterologist, did 43262 and 43264 on same patient, same out-patient encounter. How do I code the fluoroscopic aspect? Is it included or should I use 74328? Thanks!... [ Read More ]

help with coding this procedure?

[QUOTE="Jenannurb, post: 408787, member: 346565"]I would love some input as to how to code this procedure. Op report as below: Procedure: ERCP with* Sphincterotomy, stone extraction Date of Procedu... [ Read More ]

help with coding this procedure?

use only 43264... [ Read More ]

help with coding this procedure?

Agree with 43264 alone :D... [ Read More ]

help with coding this procedure?

i would use only the 43264 for the stone removal, i would not use the 43277 if he did not dilate a biliary duct or the ampulla of Vater.... [ Read More ]

help with coding this procedure?

I would love some input as to how to code this procedure. Op report as below: Procedure: ERCP with* Sphincterotomy, stone extraction Date of Procedure: 3/29/2017 Pre-operative Diagnosis: cbd stone... [ Read More ]

Ercp

Hi, I'm in need of HELP, I have a 2015 claim still outstanding due to coding issues. Please see report ERCP: The previously placed stent was in good position.It was removed atraumatically with endo... [ Read More ]

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