CPC · Question #33
A patient complains of tarry, black stool, and epigastric tightness. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is recommended to evaluate the source of the bleeding. The endoscope is inserted orally. The…
The correct answer is B. 43250. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was performed with the removal of a polyp using hot Procedure Description: An EGD was performed. A polyp was found in the duodenum and removed with hot biopsy forceps. 43250: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of…
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A patient complains of tarry, black stool, and epigastric tightness. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is recommended to evaluate the source of the bleeding. The endoscope is inserted orally. The esophagus appears normal on scope insertion. No evidence of bleeding in the stomach. The scope is then passed into the duodenum, where a polyp is found and removed with hot biopsy forceps. No evidence of bleeding post procedure. What CPT® code is reported?
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- A43251
- B43250
- C43255
- D43270
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(18 responses)- A17% (3)
- B78% (14)
- C6% (1)
Explanation
An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was performed with the removal of a polyp using hot Procedure Description: An EGD was performed. A polyp was found in the duodenum and removed with hot biopsy forceps. 43250: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps.
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