Article Overview

This article addresses a CPT coding question about transoral lower esophageal myotomy, also called peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). It explains the coding update associated with the 2022 CPT code set and provides context on the type of service and the clinical scenario it is used for. The piece is useful for coders, billers, and clinical documentation teams looking for a quick clarification on how this procedure is represented in CPT.