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Documentation for Double Contrast UGI

Date: Mar 3, 2014

Question:

A report for a UGI stated: "A normal swallowing mechanism was noted with free passage of barium through the esophagus and into stomach. There is a small hiatal hernia with trace gastroesophageal reflux. The stomach is distensible throughout. Visualized gas mucosal was unremarkable." Is this enough documentation to support code 74246 for a double contrast UGI? I was told the "visualized gas mucosal" indicates the air contrast.

Question ID : 5449
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