Wiki Which code for this EGD?

[jdibble]

I do some coding for a GI doctor who does straight forward EGDs, however I have been asked to review a different doctors notes and I am not familiar with the procedure he did. I have tried to research this and the answers I have gotten are not clear. Could someone look at this and tell me would I use 43239 or 44361? The information I received for 44361 says that is can only be used if the doctor documented how far by cm into the Jejunum he went but this is the code he billed. Any information and guidance on how to code this is appreciated.



Thank you for any help with this!

Jodi

 

[DFUGET]

There is not enough documentation for the exam of the jejunum. I would bill this as 43239.

 

[jdibble]

There is not enough documentation for the exam of the jejunum. I would bill this as 43239.

Thank you! That was what I was thinking but I don't usually see this procedure with my regular provider!