CPT^® 43270, Under Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43270 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures.

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Summary

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure to view the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum by means of flexible endoscope passed through the mouth. During the EGD, the provider passes guidewires and dilates narrowed areas, if necessary, after which he ablates (destroys) one or more lesions.

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