A patient is exhibiting symptoms of dysphasia and chest pain. Evaluation to this point has ruled out cardiac origins and GERD. The physician orders a manometric study of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction with stimulation of gastric acid to rule out achalasia. Select the appropriate CPT code(s):

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The correct CPT codes are 91010 for the esophageal manometry and 91013 for the esophageal function test involving acid perfusion, both of which are necessary to evaluate for achalasia under the given circumstances.

A Patient Is Exhibiting Symptoms of Dysphasia and Chest Pain