AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2013 Issue 1; ASK the EDITOR

EGD with balloon dilation

An esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed with balloon dilation to open an esophageal stricture. After three attempts, the balloon dilation was unsuccessful. Jumbo biopsy forceps were then used to remove a section of the scarred stricture to create a wedge and prevent the stricture from constricting the esophageal lumen. What CPT code(s) would be reported for this procedure?  ...

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