Endoscopic Bariatric Device Procedures (November 2022)

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because it highlights a new coding option in the CPT 2023 code set and identifies related parenthetical note changes that affect code reporting within upper endoscopy services. It also provides procedural context that helps coders and auditors recognize when these services are being discussed in clinical documentation.

Article Sections

1. November 2022 pages 12-15

   Introductory publication information and the article’s overall coding focus. Summarizes the type of update covered in the remainder of the piece.

2. Endoscopy

   Broad endoscopy context for the article’s topic. Introduces the upper gastrointestinal procedure area addressed by the update.

3. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

   Overview of the esophagogastroduodenoscopy section and the new CPT coding material discussed in the article. Includes related code context and note revisions.

4. Clinical Example (43290) / Description of Procedure (43290)

   A procedural scenario and corresponding narrative for the deployment service. Provides a typical clinical context and workflow example.

5. Clinical Example (43291) / Description of Procedure (43291)

   A procedural scenario and corresponding narrative for the removal service. Provides a typical clinical context and workflow example.