CPT^® 91120, Under Gastrointestinal Imaging, Pressure Measurement and Manometric Studies

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 91120 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Gastrointestinal Imaging, Pressure Measurement and Manometric Studies.

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The provider uses graded balloon distention of the rectum to test its sensation, tone, and compliance. He performs the procedure because the patient has fecal incontinence, constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.

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Anorectal Physiology Testing

I have a physician that has started testing that is new to our clinic. He is giving the codes of: 91120 (Rectal sensation, tone, balloon sensations) 91122 (Anorectal manometry) 51784 (Electromyograph... [ Read More ]

91122, 91120, 90911

Good morning. I am really hoping someone can help me. I am fairly new to GI and I keep going around with the: Anorectal manometry- 91122 Rectal Sensation w/graded response- 91120 I have spoken with ... [ Read More ]

CPT codes 91120 and 91122

Does anyone know if it is acceptable to bill Rectal Sensation, Tone and Compliance test 91120 and Anorectal Manometry 91122 together on same day of service? Even though there is not an edit in CCI, do... [ Read More ]

Anorectal manometry

My providers have begun doing anorectal manometry at an O/P facility. They are placing the probes, balloons, etc AND interpreting the results. The billing office from the facility is telling me I shou... [ Read More ]

Manometry & Pudendal Nerve Study?

When doing both these studies together is the correct code 90911? or would you still use the 91120? Any help/thoughts would be greatly appreciated....... [ Read More ]

Esophageal manometry/Bravo type tests

1. esophageal manometry study is 91010 (2-D, no stimulation or perfusion) 2. for anorectal manometry we bill 91120 and 91122 3. biofeedback is 90911 4. impedance for under 1 hour is 91037; for over 1... [ Read More ]

Rectal Barostat

I need some help. Doctor performs a rectal barostat on a patient and then later in the day he did biofeedback. The dept is saying we should be billing both the rectal barostat and biofeedback as 90911... [ Read More ]

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