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Preoperative Diagnosis: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Preoperative Diagnosis: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Postoperative Diagnosis: Gastritis
Operation: EGD
Operation Description: Patient admitted for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Patient was informed that an EGD would be completed and understands the risks involved. Consent was obtained. Patient was prepped in the usual sterile fashion. The endoscope entered the oropharynx and the esophagus inspected and revealed no ulcerations or other abnormalities. Coffee ground material was present but no fresh blood noted. Area was biopsied and then scope removed. Patient went to the recovery room in stable condition.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes


A) 43239, K29.70
B) 43239, K29.71
C) 43235, K29.70
D) 43235, K29.71

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