2025 CPT code 92612
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Medicine - Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures Feed
Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording.
Modifiers may be applicable to 92612.For instance, modifier 52 (Reduced services) may be used if the procedure is partially completed or discontinued.Modifier 53 (Discontinued procedure) is appropriate if the procedure is terminated due to circumstances beyond the physician's control.Other modifiers might be used in specific circumstances. Refer to current CPT guidelines for accurate modifier usage.
Medical necessity for 92612 is established when a patient presents with signs or symptoms of dysphagia or aspiration.Supporting documentation, such as a clinical swallowing evaluation, should be provided.
The physician inserts a flexible endoscope through the nasal cavity into the pharynx. The endoscope allows visualization of the swallowing mechanism. The physician carefully positions the endoscope to observe the swallowing process while avoiding interference with the larynx.Video recording allows for detailed analysis of the swallowing function.The provider interprets and documents the findings and develops a treatment plan as needed.
In simple words: The doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light (an endoscope) to look into your throat and see how you swallow.They record a video of your swallowing to help figure out if there are any problems.
This code represents a flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing function using cine or video recording.The procedure involves passing a flexible endoscope transnasally into the pharynx to visualize swallowing function.Cine or video recording is used to document and analyze the swallowing process.
Example 1: A patient with a history of stroke presents with difficulty swallowing.A flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with video recording (92612) is performed to assess the pharyngeal phase of swallowing and identify any aspiration or swallowing dysfunction., A patient with head and neck cancer undergoes radiation therapy.Following treatment, the patient reports swallowing problems. Code 92612 is used to evaluate swallowing function and guide post-treatment interventions., A child with cerebral palsy exhibits signs of dysphagia. A flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (92612) is performed to evaluate the child's swallowing ability and determine appropriate feeding strategies.
Documentation should include details of the endoscopic procedure, including the type of endoscope used, visualization of the swallowing structures, and findings related to swallowing function. The recording of the swallowing evaluation should be maintained. The medical necessity of the procedure, including the patient's symptoms and clinical indications, should be documented. The interpretation of the findings and recommendations should also be included.
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Speech-Language Pathology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital