CPT^® 44378, Under Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44378 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 performs a visual examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract using a lighted endoscope. He examines the entire upper digestive tract from the esophagus to the ileum to identify areas of bleeding. He then uses various techniques to control the bleeding.

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Single and double balloon enteroscopy

Good morning. Can the code range 44360 through 44378, small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy be reported for single and double balloon enteroscopy via the antegrade approach? I realize the retrograde... [ Read More ]

Double Balloon Enteroscopy

Hi Gina, One of my docs started doing double balloon enteroscopies about a year ago. He only does a couple a month. I also code the 44376-44378 with a modifier 22 for antegrade procedures and the col... [ Read More ]

Double Balloon Enteroscopy

Can anyone tell me what codes you use for this procedure? We had been billing the enteroscopy codes, 44378 with a 22 modifier, per the suggestion of another Gastroenterology office in the area, but i... [ Read More ]

Double Balloon enteroscopy?

My doctors have been using 44360-44378 and adding a -22 modifier to show it was a longer than normal procedure. We had actually contacted another gastroenterologist office in Austin, TX that did them... [ Read More ]

Ileoscopy via stoma with biopsy and control of bleeding

As neonelena stated, if the doctor was controlling bleeding from the biopsy just performed, you cannot bill for that as it's an inherent part of the procedure. However, if it was a seperate incident,... [ Read More ]

Ileoscopy via stoma with biopsy and control of bleeding

I have an encounter in which the provider did an Ileoscopy via the stoma and did biopsy(s) 44382, however they also placed clips and use cautry to conrol bleeding. I do not see a code for the bleeding... [ Read More ]

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[b]Marking w/India Ink[/b] [FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="Blue"]Our physician has also performed procedures & used the India Ink tattooing. The primary procedures performed were different: 44378, another ... [ Read More ]

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