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Coding Corner:

NCCI Edits Pop Quiz

Published on Fri May 07, 2004

Can you handle the new edits? Take this quiz to ease your stress over the latest NCCI edits. Consider how you would code each scenario before checking the answers on page 38.

Scenario 1: The gastroenterologist performs an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using a TTS (through-the-scope) 12-mm balloon to dilate a distal stricture, during which he also uses a Maloney dilator in the esophagus.

Scenario 2: The gastroenterologist performs an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, during which he uses a guidewire and Savory dilators.

Scenario 3: The gastroenterologist performs an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy followed by the use of a Maloney dilator in the esophagus.
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