C9777 – Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Long description

Esophageal mucosal integrity testing by electrical impedance, transoral, includes esophagoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Short description

Esophag muc integ w/eso egd

Pricing indicator

53 Statute

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

P8B Endoscopy - upper gastrointestinal

ASC

Approved for ambulatory surgical centers

Added

April 1, 2021

Last change

January 1, 2022 – No change

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