In simple words: The doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light to look inside your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach) and remove any abnormal growths, like polyps or tumors, using a special heated wire loop.

This code describes a procedure where a flexible endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visualize and remove lesions (tumors, polyps, etc.) in the esophagus using a snare technique.A snare is a heated wire or loop that is used to shave off the lesion.

Example 1: A patient presents with a small polyp in their esophagus discovered during a previous endoscopy. The physician performs an esophagoscopy and removes the polyp using a snare., A patient with Barrett's esophagus undergoes surveillance endoscopy. A small, early-stage tumor is found and removed using a snare technique., A patient experiences difficulty swallowing.An endoscopy reveals a benign tumor obstructing the esophagus. The physician removes the tumor via snare polypectomy during the same procedure.

Documentation should include the size and location of the lesion(s), the method of removal (snare technique), and any complications encountered.Pre-operative diagnosis, operative findings, and post-operative condition should be clearly stated. Photographs or videos of the procedure may also be beneficial.