AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 8 (August)

Medicine: Gastroenterology (August 2005)

August 2005 page 14 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Medicine/Gastroenterology, 91110 (Q&A) Question Would it be appropriate to report code 91110 for an esophageal wireless endoscopy capsule procedure? To perform a capsule endoscopy of the esophagus, health care professionals use a disposable ingestible imaging capsule. The capsule acquires images of the patient's upper gastrointestinal tract as it is propelled by natural peristalsis until it is excreted. The capsule transmits these images via digital radiofrequency to a data recorder worn around the patient's waist. These images can be reviewed by a physician to evaluate the patient's condition and determine appropriate...

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