ASGE Coding Articles - Refining Your Coding Knowledge

Getting Answers to Your Coding Questions

If you have specific coding questions, ASGE and the American Medical Association can assist you.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
ASGE only accepts coding inquires electronically through the following e-mail address: codingquestions@asge.org

In order to provide members with the most accurate response ASGE requires a de-identified procedure report to accompany all coding questions.

Initial inquiries will receive a confirmation of receipt response within two business days with a complete response to follow in a time period based on the complexity of the question.

You may be contacted for follow up questions or to provide other materials necessary to fully respond to your question.

American Medical Association (AMA)
The AMA has a subscriber-based CPT coding support service. Details available on-line at: www.cptnetwork.com

Coding Examples

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) from ASGE’s Coding Questions Center

Colonoscopy

• Colonoscopy screening when polyp removed
• Colonoscopy with snare excision of polyps and cautery polypectomy
• Colonoscopy with polyp removal
• Polyp removal with cold forceps

UGI Endoscopy

• EGD with botox injection
• EGD and colonoscopy at different times on the same day
• EGD with decompression
• PEG placement by two physicians
• Converting a PEG tube to a J-tube
• Fluoroscopy with EGD for guidance
• Feeding tube placement
• G-tube removal in operating room
• EGD, with a Maloney dilator and a balloon dilator

ERCP

• ERCP, balloon dilation, and sphincterotomy

E&M

• Billing a new patient consultation and a procedure on the same day
• Consultation vs. new patient visit

Miscellaneous

• Units of fecal occult blood test 82270, 82272
• Endoscopy in preparation for surgery