AMA CPT® Assistant - 2022 Issue 11 (November)

Endoscopic Bariatric Device Procedures (November 2022)

November 2022 pages 12-15 Endoscopic Bariatric Device Procedures In the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, two new codes (43290, 43291) have been added to the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy subsection in the Digestive System section to report esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with deployment and removal of a gastric bariatric device (eg, balloon) under endoscopic guidance. This article provides an overview of the appropriate use of these new codes. Endoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy  43235 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure) (Do not report 43235 in conjunction with 43197, 43198, 43210, 43236-43259, 43266, 43270, 43290...

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