Optical Endomicroscopy (August 2013)

August 2013 pages 5-6 Optical Endomicroscopy For the CPT® 2013 code set, the AMA established new CPT codes to capture the work of optical endomicroscopic image interpretation and report. Two codes were created within the Surgical/Digestive System subsection and one within the Surgical Pathology subsection of the CPT code set. The January 2013 CPT Assistant introduced the new digestive system codes to report optical endomicroscopy. Codes 43206, Esophagoscopy, rigid or flexible; with optical endomicroscopy, and 43252, Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy including esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum and/or jejunum as appropriate; with optical endomicroscopy, describe in vivo microscopic imaging to...

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Article Overview

This premium article reviews the August 2013 discussion of optical endomicroscopy in the CPT 2013 code set. It is aimed at coders, gastroenterology practices, and pathology professionals who need to understand the scope of the new CPT additions, the context in which optical endomicroscopy is used, and the general reporting considerations associated with interpretation and report services.

Why This Topic Matters

Optical endomicroscopy introduced new CPT reporting options and clarified how related interpretation services are handled across endoscopy and pathology. Understanding the article helps coding staff identify the relevant CPT update and recognize the roles of different providers in the reporting workflow.

Article Sections

  1. August 2013 pages 5-6

    Introduces the article topic and situates it within the August 2013 CPT Assistant issue.

  2. Optical Endomicroscopy

    Summarizes the CPT 2013 update, the affected code sets, and the general clinical and reporting context for optical endomicroscopy.

  3. Coding Tip

    Highlights a coding note related to reporting responsibilities across endoscopic and pathology services.

  4. Why Optical Endomicroscopy?

    Describes the clinical context in which the procedure is used and the broader diagnostic purpose it serves.

  5. 88375Optical endomicroscopic image(s), interpretation and report, real-time or referred, each endoscopic session

    Focuses on the pathology reporting code and the type of interpretation service discussed in the article.

  6. When to Report

    Addresses the circumstances described for submitting the pathology interpretation and report service.

  7. Key Terms

    Defines terminology used in the article, including imaging and pathology-related concepts relevant to optical endomicroscopy.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the CPT 2013 update for optical endomicroscopy
  • Which medical specialties and services are discussed in connection with the update
  • The general role of pathology interpretation and report services in this topic
  • The terminology used to describe optical endomicroscopy workflows and imaging concepts

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Gastroenterology practices
  • Pathology professionals
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Clinical documentation specialists

Codes Discussed

  • CPT: 43206
  • CPT: 43252
  • CPT: 88375

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