CPT^® 44361, Under Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44361 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures.

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Summary

The provider uses an endoscope to examine the intestines for abnormalities, going past the second part of the duodenum but not including the ileum, the last part of the small intestine. He also takes one or more biopsy samples.

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Which would be the correct code?

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Which would be the correct code?

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