Simplify Esophageal Motility Studies With These Coding Options

Posted on 18. May, 2012 by dchandhok.

While treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), your physician may conduct such diagnostic tests as esophageal motility studies to learn the condition prior to a surgical intervention. Read on to know how you can code these tests for optimal results.

Read For Both Manometry and pH Monitoring

The gastroenterologist will most likely choose esophageal manometry if he is trying to assess the patient’s esophagus for neuromuscular disorders. “Esophageal manometry studies are used to evaluate how well the esophagus functions,” says Bridgette Martin, LPN, CPC, CGIC, Coding Specialist-Gastroenterology Associates, Evansville, Indiana. “They may also be ordered to evaluate a patient prior to recommending anti-reflux surgery.” The patient’s documentation will probably show mention of a “manometry nasal catheter” and pressure readings. You report this procedure with 91010 (Esophageal motility [manometric study of the esophagus and/or gastroesophageal junction] study with interpretation and report).

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