Surgery: Digestive System (Q & A) (March 2011)

March 2011 page 10 Surgery: Digestive System Question: Our physician is performing an antegrade double-balloon enteroscopy. What is the difference between a retrograde and an antegrade balloon enteroscopy, and is there a different CPT code for each procedure? Answer: Antegrade enteroscopy (through the mouth) is reported with code 44360 , Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure) , if the procedure did not reach the ileum, or code 44376 , Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; diagnostic, with or...

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Article Overview

This March 2011 Q&A article addresses a digestive system coding scenario involving small-intestinal endoscopy and the distinction between antegrade and retrograde evaluation. It is intended for coding professionals and other revenue cycle staff who need a quick reference to the relevant CPT framework, the scope of the question, and the type of reporting guidance discussed in the answer.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to small-intestinal endoscopy reporting questions and whether the discussion applies to route-based digestive system procedures in CPT.

Article Sections

  1. March 2011 page 10

    A brief Q&A format discussion focused on a digestive system endoscopy scenario and related CPT reporting considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a digestive system endoscopy coding question
  • What general procedure categories are discussed in the answer
  • Which CPT reporting topics are addressed for antegrade and retrograde evaluation
  • How the article positions unlisted-procedure reporting in the context of the scenario

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing and revenue cycle staff
  • Physician practice staff

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