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Question #: 66
Topic #: 9
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A 40-year-old patient has symptoms of dysphagia and reflux. The gastroenterologist introduces a rigid scope through the mouth to examine the esophagus, where he observes a stricture. He then introduces and performs 25 mm balloon dilation.
What CPT® code is reported for this procedure?

  • A. 43450
  • B. 43220
  • C. 43195
  • D. 43249
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Suggested Answer: C -
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by 1aa99b1 at Feb. 1, 2025, 2:11 p.m.

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1aa99b1
1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
C 43195. code for esophagoscopy 30mml less
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mathunit1
1 month, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
CPT code 43195 describes a rigid esophagoscopy, meaning a procedure to view the esophagus using a rigid endoscope, that includes balloon dilation.
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mathunit1
1 month, 1 week ago
Google results say that the answer is C.
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1aa99b1
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
d 43195 IS THE CODE ESOPHAOSCOPY RIGID OR FLEXIBLE WITH DILATION OF THE ESOPHAGEAL STRUCTURE
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mathunit1
1 month, 1 week ago
You selected the wrong answer. 43195 is C, not D.
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