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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91010 is the CPT code for esophageal motility (manometric) study, which is appropriate for evaluating achalasia. 91013 is for esophageal function test, acid perfusion (Bernstein test), which can be used to stimulate gastric acid. These two codes together cover the procedures described.

A Patient Is Exhibiting Symptoms of Dysphasia and Chest Pain