Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (September 2013)

Why This Topic Matters

These CPT revisions affect how wireless capsule endoscopy and related gastrointestinal transit or pressure measurement services are categorized in the code set. Accurate awareness of the update helps support compliant documentation review and codebook navigation for gastrointestinal procedures.

Article Sections

1. September 2013 pages 13-14

   Introductory overview of the update and its place in the September 2013 issue.

2. Wireless Capsule Endoscopy

   General clinical overview of wireless capsule endoscopy and the broad gastrointestinal functions it assesses. The section also introduces the codebook update at a high level.

3. Revision of Gastrointestinal Tract Imaging (Codes 91110, 91111)

   Discussion of the revised CPT gastrointestinal tract imaging codes and the rationale described in the article. The section addresses related cross-references and parenthetical note changes at a general level.

4. New Code for Gastrointestinal Transit and Pressure Measurement (Code 91112)

   Overview of the newly established CPT code and the broader clinical circumstances associated with this type of service. The section also notes the code’s relationship to the prior Category III entry.

5. Gastroenterology

   Code listing area for the gastroenterology-related CPT entries discussed in the article. This section presents the surrounding reporting notes and placement within the specialty category.

6. Clinical Example (91112)

   A brief illustrative case showing the clinical context in which the service may be considered. The example is followed by a procedure description in the article.

7. Description of Procedure (91112)

   High-level procedural narrative describing the service workflow and data handling steps associated with the article’s new code. This section appears as part of the article’s example material.