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Do This When Coding Dysphagia and Stricture Found During Endoscopy

Published on Mon Oct 06, 2025

Question: A patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) presented with new-onset dysphagia. Our gastroenterologist performed an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and identified a benign esophageal stricture. They then performed a dilation of the stricture during the same procedure. What diagnosis and procedure codes should I include on the claim? Michigan Subscriber Answer: When coding this encounter, begin [...]
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