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43259 - distal to the anastomosis

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Procedure / Servicedistal to the anastomosis
Procedure / Service Description

roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined 43259 distal to the anastomosis Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by 43260 brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

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