CPT^® 43245, Under Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43245 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures.

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The provider inserts a flexible endoscope through the mouth and down into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum and dilates one or more gastric and/or duodenal strictures.

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Multiple Endoscopy Procedures

The multiple endoscopy procedure rule states that if you bill out multiple codes in the same base code family the highest allowable rate will be paid at 100% (ex: 43245 and 43247). It also states that... [ Read More ]

EGD w/ Dialation and Feeding tube placement

I'm learning as well. Would you use 43245 for the dilation since the notes describe a "stricture" or obstruction and 43249 specifically states the esophagus?... [ Read More ]

EGD / Pyloric Dilation / Kenalog Injection

Multiple endoscopic techniques were performed at the stricture. 43236 is bundled into 43245. I would report the 43245 as this is the comprehensive procedure. Anyone else?... [ Read More ]

EGD / Pyloric Dilation / Kenalog Injection

This is a first for me, I need all the help I can get [B]Report:[/B] the tubular esophagus appeared to be normal. thee was evidence of previous surgery in the stomach. the stomach had a very small p... [ Read More ]

help with CPT code for ERCP

43245 with appropriate dx code, add mod 59.... [ Read More ]

need help with finding a code Re ERCP

[b]What about[/b] Code 43245 "with dilation of gastric outlet for obstruction (eg. balloon, guide wire, bougie) Since the pylorus is the outlet to the stomach.... [ Read More ]

gastrojejunostomy stricture question

[b]esophagogastroduodenoscopy with dilation anastomotic stricture[/b] I question the use of the 43245 as this is not a patient with normal anatomy and is not in the "bariatric surgery" section. Ou... [ Read More ]

Pylorus dilation

43245 and the dx would be 537.0 plus whatever sign or symptom.... [ Read More ]

Cpt for egd balloon dilation of duodenum

All I'm getting is 43245 is the gastric outlet dilation or 44370 - but this is for stent placement with predilation. Sorry, did you post this in the Gen Surg Forum?... [ Read More ]

EGD with Balloon Dilation of anastamosis

He stated that evidence of a Silastic band was not seen and appeared tight. A TTS dilator was passed throught the scope. Dilation with an 18-19-20mm x 180 cm CRE balloon dilator was successfully perfo... [ Read More ]

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