Question

A 49 year-old patient had several episodes of esophageal reflux and underwent a gastroesophageal reflux test to measure the pH balance (a measure of the degree of acidity or alkalinity). The test was performed with a mucosal attached capsule. The provider provided an interpretation and report. The provider stated the diagnosis as gastroesophageal reflux. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Answer 1

The CPT® code for the test is 91034 and the ICD-10-CM code for the diagnosis is K21.9.

Step-by-step explanation:

The CPT® code reported for the test is 91034, which represents an esophageal reflux test using a mucosal attached capsule. The ICD-10-CM code reported for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux is K21.9.