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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2001 Issue 6
Reader Question: Esophageal Balloon and Stent
Question: What are the proper codes for the following procedures: EGD with biopsies of the proximal stricture, highly suspicious for malignancy Balloon dilatation of 10-12 cm with good proximal opening to allow for the deployment of stent Esophageal stent, 12 cm, placed, extending from 25-26 cm all of the way distally.The procedure notes read as follows: The physician advances a scope into the proximal esophagus. At about 30 cm, a very tight stricture blocked the scope from passing. Multiple biopsies of the stricture site were performed, and it was decided to proceed with a balloon dilatation to at...
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