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(In this case, a diagnostic EGD was performed, and after the scope was removed, the physician dilated the esophagus with a Maloney dilator. Since the dilation was performed outside of the scope, then combination code of 43249 would be incorrect. Maloney dilation would be coded 43450. (CPT Assistant, Spring 1994, addresses this subject) ................
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