tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q1

You Be the Coder: Peel Back Answers for GERD Evaluation

Question: While performing an esophagoscopy, our surgeon placed a Bravo capsule to monitor pH at the esophageal sphincter to help assess the patient for suspected gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). How should we code the endoscopy and the Bravo capsule test? Georgia Subscriber Answer: The appropriate code for the Bravo capsule test for pH monitoring is 91035 (Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation). To insert the Bravo capsule, it is necessary to know the distance from the teeth to the lower esophageal sphincter. Your surgeon might need to perform endoscopy on...

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