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G-Tube Coding:

Master These G-Tube FAQs

Published on Tue Mar 05, 2019

Replacing, removing, or inserting: Get the scoop on coding these services. GI patients often require gastrostomy tubes, which can deliver vital nutrients to those who have issues swallowing or ingesting foods and beverages. However, coding for G-tube services can get tricky, since there are nuances to the insertion, removal, and replacement of these devices that can lead to different codes [...]
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