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Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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Can You Select the Right Code Sequence?

Published on Tue Jun 22, 2021

 Question: A primary care physician referred a patient with severe heartburn to one of our gastroenterologists. The doctor examined the patient, conducted an esophageal motility study, and administered an acid reflux test using the Bravo pH Monitoring System. In what order should I report these codes to ensure maximum ethical reimbursement? Oklahoma Subscriber Answer: Coding for acid reflux exams is [...]
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