Esophagoscopy, transoral; with ultrasound-guided biopsy(s)
Describing a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of ultrasound-guided biopsy(s), allowing for visual examination and targeted tissue sampling using ultrasound guidance.
CPT code 91022 represents a transoral esophagoscopy procedure with the additional component of ultrasound-guided biopsy(s), allowing for visual examination and targeted tissue sampling using ultrasound guidance. This comprehensive procedure combines the diagnostic capabilities of esophagoscopy with the precision of ultrasound-guided biopsies, enhancing diagnostic accuracy. The abbreviation emphasizes the specific approach (transoral) and the inclusion of ultrasound-guided biopsy(s) as integral components of the procedure. Healthcare providers utilize this code when performing diagnostic evaluations with the added benefit of targeted tissue sampling guided by ultrasound, contributing to accurate coding and billing for the services rendered.