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Gastroenterology Coding Alert

GAC Notes Eliminate Your EUS Fears

Published on Thu Aug 01, 2002

EUS, FNA, radiology! Having trouble keeping those codes straight? Put those numbers in their place with a handy cheat sheet. This chart matches the proper endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedure with the correct procedural code, the corresponding fine needle aspiration (FNA) code and the appropriate radiology services: Note: For EUS of the pancreas, follow the same rules as EGD. Remember: Do not use the EUS and the FNA codes together. The diagnostic procedure is included in the surgical procedure.  
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