The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a report on 2014 Current Procedural Terminology coding updates.
Of the 300 CPT 2014 code changes, many affect endoscopy codes. The three largest changes occurring include:
• Esophagoscopy (codes 43191-43232)
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (codes 43235-43259)
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (codes 43260-43278)
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Of the 300 CPT 2014 code changes, many affect endoscopy codes. The three largest changes occurring include:
• Esophagoscopy (codes 43191-43232)
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (codes 43235-43259)
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (codes 43260-43278)
More Articles on Gastroenterology:
6 Updates on Medicare & GI Reimbursement for Gastroenterologists to Know
6 Statistics on Liver Disease in the US
10 Recent GI/Endoscopy Physician Moves