
Take These 5 Tips, Accurately Code Upper GI Scope Exams : …
Sep 18, 2024 · In many cases, the procedure will be scheduled as a push endoscopy, and the instrument used for the procedure will either be a pediatric colonoscope or a long endoscope, …
The Multiple Endoscopy Rule - AAPC Knowledge Center
Mar 19, 2015 · The multiple endoscopy rule applies only when the physician performs two or more endoscopies in the same family. You don’t need to worry about the rule if the physician …
Scope Out the Rules for Billing Multiple Endoscopies - AAPC
Aug 1, 2022 · Understand the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction rule to help ensure accurate reimbursement. If you’ve ever billed for multiple endoscopies performed Understand the …
For a single procedure, you need to pick the most appropriate code from the 43235 or 44360 family. Be familiar with the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, which do not allow payment …
Endoscopy Procedures on the Esophagus 43180-43278 - AAPC
Aug 19, 2024 · The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Endoscopy Procedures on the Esophagus 43180-43278 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical …
FESS Up to Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Coding Confusion - AAPC
Dec 16, 2024 · To code this procedure, you only have one code option — 31276 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal …
Expand Your GI Endoscopy Coding Options This Year : CPT® 2022
Jan 21, 2022 · Master Capsule Endoscopy Options With some additions and deletions, CPT® 2022 widens coding options beyond existing choices to describe capsule endoscopy procedures.
Capsule Endoscopy Coding, Made Simple - AAPC Knowledge Center
Oct 1, 2011 · Capsule endoscopy is an alternative to traditional endoscopy that uses a tiny camera contained within a pill that the patient swallows to obtain images of the interior of the …
Diagnostic Endoscopy Reporting Depends on Circumstances
Sep 19, 2014 · By appending modifier 58 Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period to the …
Know What Diagnostic Endoscopy Involves for Successful Coding
Mar 18, 2014 · Procedure 1: Nasal Endoscopy When the otolaryngologist performs a nasal endoscopy, she looks at the anterior part of the nose. The procedure often involves multiple …