Any thoughts on this question: When upper UES is performed and advanced only to the stomach body, do we modify with 52 or use a different code for the descriptor? Code 43259 states that the scope should go to the duodenum and/or jejunum, as appropriate.
If the physician doesn't go that far, would you append 43259 with modifier 52, or use a different code?
Thanks for the expertise!
If the physician doesn't go that far, would you append 43259 with modifier 52, or use a different code?
Thanks for the expertise!