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Wiki 43244 for Multiple Band placements

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Hello. I am new to coding GI, and have run into a report where my Dr placed 5 bands for an esophageal varices. I am unclear as to whether or not I can report this multiple times, or if once covers all the bands placed in the operative session. I have looked throughout my CPT book, and tried to bring up any information on this online, to no avail. Thanks in advance for any information on this!
 
I would report this only once. Seeing that the descriptor states varices (singular varix

43244 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices

make sure you double check for different techniques.
 
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