How to Effectively Code for Endoscopic Procedures in ...

How to Effectively Code for Endoscopic Procedures in

Gastroenterology

Ariwan Rakvit, MD Associate Professor Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology Texas Tech University Health Science Center

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Objectives

? Diagnosis and Terminology used in endoscopic procedure in gastroenterology

? Basic and advanced endoscopy procedures and techniques in gastroenterology (videos) will be shown for each procedure)

? Current ICD-9 & CPT coding instruction ? "Multiple Endoscopy Reimbursement"

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Anatomy

Esophagus

? Pharynx ? Upper esophageal

sphincter (UES) ? Upper esophagus ? Middle esophagus ? Lower esophagus ? Lower esophageal

sphincter (LES) *Most common endoscopic

report using Location by distance from incisors (CM)*

Normal esophagus ? endoscopic view

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