The 19 GI codes added to the ASC-covered list 

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Nineteen gastrointestinal diagnostic codes, spanning esophageal motility studies, capsule endoscopies and breath tests, have been added to the ASC-covered services list, a move that could expand access to specialized GI testing in outpatient settings and reshape how facilities bill for these procedures.

Here are the 19 procedures:

CPTDescription
91010Esophageal motility (manometric) study with interpretation
91020Gastric motility (manometric) study
91022Duodenal motility (manometric) study
91030Esophageal acid perfusion (Bernstein) test for esophagitis
91034Esophageal gastroesophageal reflux test – nasal catheter pH electrode(s)
91037Esophageal function test – gastroesophageal reflux with nasal catheter intraluminal impedance
91038Esophageal function test – gastroesophageal reflux with impedance, prolonged (up to 24 hours)
91040Esophageal balloon distension study with provocation
91065Breath hydrogen or methane test (e.g., for lactase deficiency, bacterial overgrowth)
91110Capsule endoscopy – esophagus through ileum
91111Capsule endoscopy – esophagus only
91112Gastrointestinal transit and pressure measurement – stomach through colon, wireless capsule
91113Capsule endoscopy – colon
91117Colon motility (manometric) study – minimum 6 hours continuous recording
91124Rectal sensation, tone, and compliance study (e.g., barostat)
91125Anorectal manometry with rectal sensation and rectal balloon expulsion test
0977TUpper GI blood detection – sensor capsule with interpretation
9779 Endoscopic submucosal dissection
9901Endoscopic defect closure throughout the gastrointestinal tract

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