Causes of GERD include the: A person's lifestyle (such as smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol intake) Medications Foods such as fried foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, caffeine, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, and mint), eating large meals, eating before bedtime Medical conditions (including hiatal hernia, pregnancy, diabetes) Tests to diagnose GERD include an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy, upper GI series (barium swallow), esophageal manometry, and 24-hour pH monitoring
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The codes to be used for such patients are: HCPCS/CPT Codes G0436 : Intermediate, Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit greater than three minutes, but not more than 10 minutes G0437 : Intensive, Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit is greater than 10 minutes ICD-9 305.1 : Tobacco use disorder V15.82 : Personal history of tobacco use ICD-10 F17.200 : Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated F17.201 : Nicotine dependence, unspecified, in remission F17.210 : Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated F17.211 : Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission F17.220 : Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, uncomplicated F17.221 : Nicotine dependence, chewing tobacco, in remission F17.290 : Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, uncomplicated F17.291 : Nicotine dependence, other tobacco product, in remission Z87.891 : Personal history of nicotine dependence Both coinsurance and deductible apply in the case of symptomatic patients and both of these are waived for asymptomatic patients
