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Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral, is a diagnostic procedure that involves the use of a rigid endoscope to visualize the esophagus. This procedure is performed by introducing the endoscope through the mouth and advancing it into the esophagus. During the esophagoscopy, several critical areas are examined, including the velopharyngeal closure, the base of the tongue, and the hypopharynx. The examination allows for the observation of vocal cord motion and an evaluation of the pharyngeal musculature. As the endoscope reaches the cricopharyngeus, the patient may be instructed to burp or swallow, which aids in the smooth passage of the scope. The endoscope is then advanced along the entire length of the esophagus until it reaches the gastroesophageal junction. Any abnormalities encountered during the procedure are meticulously noted. After the thorough examination, the endoscope is withdrawn, allowing for a complete assessment of the esophageal circumference. If any suspicious areas are identified, biopsy forceps are introduced through the biopsy channel of the endoscope to obtain tissue samples. The forceps are opened to capture the tissue, then closed to secure the sample, which is subsequently removed through the endoscope. This procedure may involve obtaining one or more tissue samples, which are then sent for laboratory analysis to provide further diagnostic information.
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Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral, with biopsy is indicated for various clinical scenarios where direct visualization and tissue sampling of the esophagus are necessary. The following conditions may warrant this procedure:
The procedure of esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral, with biopsy involves several key steps that ensure thorough examination and tissue sampling. The following outlines the procedural steps:
Following the esophagoscopy, the patient may experience some throat discomfort or mild soreness, which is typically temporary. It is important for the patient to follow any post-procedure instructions provided by the physician, which may include dietary modifications or restrictions on activities. The physician will discuss the findings of the procedure and any biopsy results during a follow-up appointment. If any complications arise, such as difficulty swallowing or excessive bleeding, the patient should seek medical attention promptly. Overall, the recovery period is generally brief, and most patients can resume normal activities shortly after the procedure.
| Short Descr | ESOPHAGOSCP RIG TRNSO BIOPSY | Medium Descr | ESOPHAGOSCOPY RIGID TRANSORAL WITH BIOPSY | Long Descr | Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 000 - Endoscopic or Minor Procedure | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 3 - Special payment adjustment rules for multiple endoscopic procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 1 - Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Endoscopic Base Code | 43191 Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing when performed (separate procedure) | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC | ASC Payment Indicator | Non office-based surgical procedure added in CY 2008 or later; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P8B - Endoscopy - upper gastrointestinal | MUE | 1 |
| 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 52 | Reduced services: under certain circumstances a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician or other qualified health care professional. under these circumstances the service provided can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 52, signifying that the service is reduced. this provides a means of reporting reduced services without disturbing the identification of the basic service. note: for hospital outpatient reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use). | 53 | Discontinued procedure: under certain circumstances, the physician or other qualified health care professional may elect to terminate a surgical or diagnostic procedure. due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient, it may be necessary to indicate that a surgical or diagnostic procedure was started but discontinued. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 53 to the code reported by the individual for the discontinued procedure. note: this modifier is not used to report the elective cancellation of a procedure prior to the patient's anesthesia induction and/or surgical preparation in the operating suite. for outpatient hospital/ambulatory surgery center (asc) reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use). | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | 82 | Assistant surgeon (when qualified resident surgeon not available): the unavailability of a qualified resident surgeon is a prerequisite for use of modifier 82 appended to the usual procedure code number(s). | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | SG | Ambulatory surgical center (asc) facility service | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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