Follow up visits

Are follow up visits allowed following an upper endoscopy (43239).

re: FOLLOW UP VISITS

Yes. There are no post op days.



Code DetailsCode: 43239
Short Description: EGD BIOPSY SINGLE/MULTIPLE
Long Description: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
APC: 00141
Status Indicator: T - Procedure or Service, Multiple Reduction Applies. Paid under OPPS; separate APC payment.

Effective Date: 1994-01-01
Expiration Date:
Revised Date: 2014-01-01
Add-On Code: No
Global Days: 000 - Endoscopic or minor procedure with related preoperative and postoperative relative values on the day of the procedure only included in the fee schedule payment amount; evaluation and management services on the day of the procedure generally not payable.
Physician Only: No

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