Tne

How far down does the physician need to go to bill for a TNE?

Jul 20th, 2009 -

I'm stumped...

Tne????

Jul 20th, 2009 -

Tne

Transnasal esophagoscopy (CPT 43200) requires evaluation of the nasal passage, tongue base, larynx, hypopharynx, and esophagus down to the gastroesphogeal junction.
Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.

Jul 20th, 2009 -

Wow!

That sounds like a turf battle just waiting to happen- ENT v. GI. Glad they are not doing those at my hospital!