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43274 - sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent

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Procedure / Servicesphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including 43274 sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from 43275 biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

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