AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 1 (January)
Medicine: Gastroenterology (Q&A) (January 2017)
January 2017 page 7b Medicine: Gastroenterology Question: Is the use of an esophageal balloon distension study (eg, EndoFLIP® [Endolumenal Functional Lumen Imaging Probe] Imaging System) during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) a separately reportable procedure, or is it included in the EGD with EUS? Answer: The esophageal balloon distension is separately reportable with code 91040, Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed. For example, the EndoFlip® system is used to measure the dimensions and function of a variety of hollow organs and musculature regions that can constrict a passage throughout the gastrointestinal tract. These measurements are...
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