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    Wiki Esophageal Stenting if Provider Caused the Rent

    Hi there, we are trying to find information on billing esophageal stents if the provider caused a small rent during EGD/ERCP. I know if there is post polypectomy bleeding (caused by physician) you cannot bill for hemorrhage control. You can only bill hem control if the bleeding was encountered...
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    Wiki suture fixation of esophageal stent

    does anyone have a CPT code for a suture fixation of esophageal stent placed via endoscopy. The original stent migrated.
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    Wiki endoscopic suture fixation of esophageal stent

    does anyone have a CPT code for a suture fixation of esophageal stent placed via endoscopy. The original stent migrated. thanks
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    Wiki history of/ healed injury

    Hello. I would like to know if K22.3 (perforation of esophagus) can be use as a diagnosis for a HISTORY OF or HEALED perforation/rupture? Or is it best to use Z87.828? Thank you for your help.
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    Wiki 43237 vs. 43259

    The description for CPT 43237 is an EGD; with EUS limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum , and adjacent structures. The description for CPT 43259 is an EGD; with EUS including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach. Should the documentation for...
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