Otolaryngology Coding Alert

Confused by coding transnasal endoscopies? You're not alone. Gauge your diagnostic transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) coding know-how by taking this three part challenge.

Question 1: Your otolaryngologist performs a TNE with examination of the entire esophagus to the gastroesophageal junction. How should you report this?

A) 43200

B) 31575

C) 92511

Question 2: Your physician performs TNE but not to the gastroesophageal junction. What modifier should you report?

A) Modifier 22

B) Modifier 51

C) Modifier 52

Question 3: A patient undergoes transnasal endoscopy for laryngeal reflux (LPR). How should you report this?

A) 43200

B) 31575

C) 92511

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