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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2011 Issue 2
Endoscopic Procedures
Over the years there have been many major advancements in the ability of physicians to look inside their patient and perform simple to complex procedures via endoscopic procedures. The endoscopic technique involves the utilization of an endoscope for examination of the interior of a canal or hollow viscus (any large interior organ). A variety of endoscopes have been developed for direct inspection of the interior of the stomach, larynx, colon, rectum, bladder, esophagus, portions of the lung, and some joint structures.
There are two main types of scopes:
The “Rigid” scope provides direct visualization inside the body. This...
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