MedCoder0911
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I am new to coding GI procedures and have a question.
I have a provider who did an EGD (went to the second portion of the duodenum) and found a stricture in the duodenum, which he dilated. I cannot find an EGD code for dilation of the duodenum. Only one for dilation of the esophagus, 43249 (which doesn't really seem to fit this situation). My co-worker says I should use that one. Any other ideas or suggestions?
I have a provider who did an EGD (went to the second portion of the duodenum) and found a stricture in the duodenum, which he dilated. I cannot find an EGD code for dilation of the duodenum. Only one for dilation of the esophagus, 43249 (which doesn't really seem to fit this situation). My co-worker says I should use that one. Any other ideas or suggestions?