tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 11

You Be the Coder: CPT Now Provides a Code for M2A Capsule

Question: Our office just purchased equipment so we can conduct in-office M2A Capsule tests. What is the best way to report M2A Capsule tests?Montana Subscriber Answer: Coding for M2A Capsule tests (during which the patient swallows a small capsule that sends pictures of the intestinal tract to a recording device) used to depend entirely on the insurance carrier. But in 2004, CPT added a code for M2A Capsule tests.  When the surgeon performs an M2A Capsule test, you should report 91110 (Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal [e.g., capsule endoscopy], esophagus through ileum, with physician interpretation and report)...

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