91010 Esophagus motility study
Also known as: esophageal manometry, motility study, esophagus function test
Esophageal motility study to evaluate the muscle function and peristaltic activity of the esophagus.
In Plain Language
test of swallowing muscle strength; measurement of esophagus muscle movement
Clinical Context
Diagnostic study used to evaluate dysphagia, chest pain, or suspected motility disorders. Assesses pressure gradients and muscle contractions along the esophagus.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.25 |
| Total RVU | 1.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.25, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.6x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 91010?
CPT 91010 (Esophagus motility study) is a Medicine code. Esophageal motility study to evaluate the muscle function and peristaltic activity of the esophagus.
Who uses CPT code 91010?
CPT 91010 is used by Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology. Diagnostic study used to evaluate dysphagia, chest pain, or suspected motility disorders. Assesses pressure gradients and muscle contractions along the esophagus.
When is CPT 91010 used?
Diagnostic study used to evaluate dysphagia, chest pain, or suspected motility disorders. Assesses pressure gradients and muscle contractions along the esophagus.
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