CPT code for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – 43235 – 43259
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Your gastroenterologist may use EGD to evaluate:
Upper Endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy, EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine). How long does endoscopy surgery take?
B3.4aBiopsy procedures B3. 4a Biopsy procedures are coded using the root operations Excision, Extraction, or Drainage and the qualifier Diagnostic. The qualifier Diagnostic is used only for biopsies.
Inspection of Upper Intestinal Tract, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. ICD-10-PCS 0DJ08ZZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.
45380–59: Colonoscopy with biopsy, single or multiple; modifier to indicate distinct procedures.
Biopsies are coded to the root operations excision, extraction, or drainage (with the qualifier diagnostic). When only fluid is removed during a needle aspiration biopsy, the root operation would be “drainage”.
Group 1CodeDescription43236Uppr gi scope w/submuc inj43237Endoscopic us exam esoph43238Egd us fine needle bx/aspir43239Egd biopsy single/multiple61 more rows
An EGD test is a diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure used to help in the diagnosis or treatment of stomach/duodenal ulcers, inflammation, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cancer, or dysphagia (swallowing problems) and other problems in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
45380—Colonoscopy, with biopsy, single or multiple. Hint: The physician may use the words “biopsy forceps,” or “Jumbo forceps.” Fee amount $468.96. 45385—Colonoscopy, with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), lesion(s) by snare technique.
A family of CPT codes applies to colonoscopy. For example, code 45378 applies to a colonoscopy in which no polyp is detected, while codes 45380-45385 apply to colonoscopy that involves an intervention (e.g., 45385 is the code for colonoscopy with polypectomy.)
Z12. 11, encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon.
Rationale. The root operation is Excision.
ICD-10-PCS Root Operations Root operations that take out solids/fluids/gasses from a body part. Root operations involving cutting or separation only. Root operations that put in/put back or move some/all of a body part. Root operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body part.
A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be tested in a laboratory. You may undergo a biopsy if you're experiencing certain signs and symptoms or if your health care provider has identified an area of concern.