CPT Code 43450: Esophageal Dilation Without Fluoroscopy or Endoscopy

No. CPT code 43450 specifically covers esophageal dilation performed manually without fluoroscopic or endoscopic visualization.

CPT code 43450 has a global period of 0 days.

Generally, no. Billing both 43450 and endoscopic dilation (43249) during the same session is inappropriate, as these procedures overlap unless clearly documented as distinct and separate services.