CPT Knowledgebase - Sep 25, 2019

The introduction to the Digestive System/Intestines (Except Rectum) Endoscopy, Small Intestine subsection of CPT code set states, If an endoscope cannot be advanced at least 50 cm beyond the pylorus, see 43233, 4323543259, 43266, 43270; if an endoscope can be passed at least 50 cm beyond pylorus, but only into jejunum, see 44360, 44361, 44363, 44364, 44365, 44366, 44369, 44370, 44372, 44373. Is the same distance beyond the pylorus applicable for pediatric patients when reporting these codes?

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