I would like to know if I can code 43239-59 with 43255. The situation is Physician did an EGD with biopsy and hemostasis. These were his findings
EGD
Esophagus - The esophagus was unremarkable. Bx taken. There was a small distal hiatal hernia.
Stomach - The stomach fundus showed a bleeding Dielafoy lesion that was clipped with a hemostatic clip with good hemostasis. The antrum showed patchy erythema. Bx taken.
Duodenum - Unremarkable examined up to the third portion.
Post operative Complication – No immediate complication after the procedure.
I was told that I cannot code 2 codes from the same family but I thought I could if it is in a different area. Thanks
EGD
Esophagus - The esophagus was unremarkable. Bx taken. There was a small distal hiatal hernia.
Stomach - The stomach fundus showed a bleeding Dielafoy lesion that was clipped with a hemostatic clip with good hemostasis. The antrum showed patchy erythema. Bx taken.
Duodenum - Unremarkable examined up to the third portion.
Post operative Complication – No immediate complication after the procedure.
I was told that I cannot code 2 codes from the same family but I thought I could if it is in a different area. Thanks