CPT® 2013: 43206 and 43252 Define Endomicroscopy Coding

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate awareness of CPT code changes affects how endoscopic services are reported and whether older or newly added options apply. This topic is important for keeping surgical and gastroenterology coding aligned with current CPT guidance.

Article Sections

1. Use 43206 and 43252 for Optical Endomicroscopy

   Introduces the new CPT endomicroscopy reporting options and describes the general endoscopic settings in which they are discussed. It also frames the change as part of the 2013 CPT update.

2. Don’t Double-Dip Interpretation

   Explains the related interpretation and reporting topic for endomicroscopy imaging and how it is discussed in relation to the new procedure codes. It also notes the type of practitioner context addressed by the article.

3. Additional CPT 2013 Endoscopy Change

   Covers an additional 2013 endoscopy coding update involving a deleted upper gastrointestinal endoscopy code and the code referenced for reporting instead. The section places the change in the broader context of CPT 2013 endoscopy revisions.