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 CPT 43259 include that the esophagus, stomach AND duodenum/surgically altered stomach was evaluated ultrasonically rather than just stating that certain area was viewed (duodenum and bile duct for example)?
Should the documentation for CPT 43259 include that the esophagus, stomach AND duodenum/surgically altered stomach was evaluated ultrasonically rather than just stating that certain area was viewed (duodenum and bile duct for example)?