TTcpc
Guru
Hello,
I'm wondering if someone could assist me with trying to figure this out. Our pediatric GI mid-level was shown bridles that could be used to help keep NG tubes in place for our pediatric patients. From what I have found the NG bridles are a tube/clip mechanism applied to the NG tube and loop through to just outside the patient's nose to keep the NG tube from being dislodged. From what information I have, the rep from the company advised our NP to bill 30999 for NG replacement and/or bridle placement. My thought is that the 30999 would not be appropriate and that NG tube replacements are bundled in with E/M services. Also the bridle would be considered inherent to the NG tube even though it is purchased separately.
If anyone has any experience with these, I would greatly appreciate it.
I'm wondering if someone could assist me with trying to figure this out. Our pediatric GI mid-level was shown bridles that could be used to help keep NG tubes in place for our pediatric patients. From what I have found the NG bridles are a tube/clip mechanism applied to the NG tube and loop through to just outside the patient's nose to keep the NG tube from being dislodged. From what information I have, the rep from the company advised our NP to bill 30999 for NG replacement and/or bridle placement. My thought is that the 30999 would not be appropriate and that NG tube replacements are bundled in with E/M services. Also the bridle would be considered inherent to the NG tube even though it is purchased separately.
If anyone has any experience with these, I would greatly appreciate it.