tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

Endoscopic Surgery: Dominate US Guided GI Procedure Coding With These 4 Steps

Don’t unbundle separate steps. Whether down the hatch or up the other end, CPT® provides a host of codes for ultrasound (US) guided endoscopy procedures that you should master. The following steps guide you through how you can drill down through the options to make sure you pick the right code, every time. Step 1: Identify the Scope Procedure When you read the op report, you should find clear documentation regarding the type of scope the surgeon uses and the surgical approach. That intel will lead you to scope code families that you’ll find among the following...

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