Esophagoscopy, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

Describing a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of tumor, polyp, or other lesion removal using a snare technique.

Details

CPT code:

91038

Category:

Category I

Section:

Medicine

Specialty:

Gastroesophageal Reflux Test Studies

Type:

Therapeutic/Procedure

CPT code 91038 represents a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique. This therapeutic intervention involves the use of a snare technique to precisely remove identified tumors, polyps, or other lesions during the esophagoscopy. The abbreviation emphasizes the specific approach (transoral) and the use of snare technique as an integral component of the procedure. Healthcare providers utilize this code when performing targeted removal of abnormal tissue, contributing to accurate coding and billing for the services rendered.

Under what category does Esophagoscopy, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Esophagoscopy, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

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Clinical use

Transoral esophagoscopy with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique for therapeutic purposes

Documentation

Esophagoscopy, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique documentation, patient demographics

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