tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 11

Imaging: Strengthen Your Claims for Intraluminal GI Imaging With Capsule Endoscopy

Do not report 91111 in conjunction with 91110, 0355T. Gastrointestinal imaging has undergone an evolution with the introduction of capsule endoscopy. Follow this direction to appropriately earn for capsule endoscopy. Choose the Endoscopy Code According to Viewed Location Your physician may perform a capsule endoscopy for diagnosing obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (bleeding of unknown origin) that is persistent or recurrent even after a negative initial upper GI endoscopy or colonoscopy. Diagnosis may be difficult because bleeding can often be slow and/or intermittent. What causes bleeding in small intestine? Small intestinal bleeding can result from a number of conditions, including vascular...

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