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Eye 91010 for Motility Study

Published on Tue Jul 20, 2021

Question: Our GI physician’s documentation notes that he used a manometry nasal catheter and performed pressure readings in the esophagus. What code applies to this? Arizona Subscriber Answer: It sounds as if your physician performed an esophageal motility study. You’ll typically report this procedure with 91010 (Esophageal motility (manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction) study with interpretation and [...]
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