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OGD clinical indicators

Indicator codes for a repeat gastroscopy

Code Letter Desc
(0017) Previously confirmed diagnosis of gastric ulcer to check for healing and or re-biopsy
(0018) In Helicobacter pylori infection after a first or second treatment failure to carry out further susceptibility testing of antimicrobial agents
(0019) Coeliac Disease – in suspected refractory disease, once only. If further required, include detail on a medical report accompanying the claim
(0020) Monitoring of oesophageal varices
(0021) Stent blockage
(0022) Gastric polyp, other than those associated with a polyposis syndrome
(0023) Follow-up investigation of those with gastric or oesophageal cancer as clinically indicated
(0024) Following a major bleed where the initial gastroscopy failed to identify the source of bleeding
(0025) Post treatment of bleeding ulcer or Mallory Weiss tear