AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1987 November - December

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Cannulation of Biliary Duct and/or Pancreatic Duct, 51.97,52.91

Using the oral route, a long, side-viewing duodenoscope is positioned opposite the ampulla of Vater. The ampulla is cannulated and the catheter is inserted into the pancreatic duct, 52.91, and/or the biliary duct, 51.97. The following code assignments are provided to answer questions on the coding of various types of ERCP procedures: Note: As of October 1, 1989, codes 51.97 and 52.91 have been deleted.Diagnostic ERCP of the biliary or pancreatic duct is coded to 51.10.ERCP of the biliary duct with removal of stones is coded to 51.88.ERCP of the...

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