Here’s how to code an endoscopic swallowing study in a facility

Article Overview

This premium coding article addresses reimbursement and reporting questions for an endoscopic swallowing study performed in a facility, with emphasis on CPT guidance and Medicare payment issues in the inpatient hospital setting. It is written for coding professionals and clinicians who need to understand how the service is represented in CPT and why facility status affects billing and payment. The article focuses on general coding guidance, professional-versus-technical billing considerations, and related laryngoscopy and swallowing-study code references without providing a substitute for the full article.