Esophagoscopy, transoral; with destruction of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy
Describing a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of hot biopsy, allowing for the destruction of tumors, polyps, or other lesions.
CPT code 91037 represents a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of destruction of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy. This procedure involves the use of a specialized instrument to perform a hot biopsy, allowing for the targeted destruction of tumors, polyps, or other lesions identified during the esophagoscopy. The abbreviation emphasizes the specific approach (transoral) and the use of hot biopsy as an integral component of the procedure. Healthcare providers utilize this code when performing therapeutic interventions for the removal of abnormal tissue, contributing to accurate coding and billing for the services rendered.
