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Old 06-27-2008, 12:00 PM
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what if a patient comes in with there J-Tube loose or suture came out, and the physician sutures it, how would this be billed ? they don't give cm and it's not a wound, but it is repaired just like a wound !!!
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would it be included in the fee for the placement of the J-Tube ? what if it was placed at another facility ??
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