Z515 – Oesophagoscopy, with or without biopsy(ies)

For procedures on the oesophagus, the following basic units for assistants and anaesthesiologists will apply except if a basic fee is listed: - S073 Cervical approach | Asst: 6 | Anae: 7 - S074 Thoracic approach | Asst: 10 | Anae: 13 - S075 Abdominal approach | Asst: 7 | Anae: 8

Z292 rendered in association with oesophagoscopy and oesophagoscopy-gastroscopy services is not eligible for payment unless the laryngoscopy service is rendered for suspicion of disease of the larynx. Claims for Z292 in these circumstances are assessed by a medical consultant on a manual review basis and require the submission of a written explanation.