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Ask a Rev Cycle Expert: CPT Code for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection?

Question:

What is the CPT code for an endoscopic submucosal dissection?

Answer:

There is no Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), so unlisted codes for the anatomical site should be used. This could include CPT® codes such as:

43499 Unlisted procedure, esophagus
43999 Unlisted procedure, stomach
44799 Unlisted procedure, small intestine
45399 Unlisted procedure, colon
45999 Unlisted procedure, rectum

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