dballard2004
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What is the CPT and ICD9 code for removal of PEG tube in operating room by general surgeon. This is a Medicare patient.
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Wiki Correct CPT Code?
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FTessaBartels
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When we take a patient to the OR for Gtube removal under anesthesia we use CPT 43999 Unlisted procedure, stomach. Our description is "Gtube removal requiring anesthesia."
Removal at the bedside or in clinic is considered part of the E/M service for that date.
Hope that helps.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
When we take a patient to the OR for Gtube removal under anesthesia we use CPT 43999 Unlisted procedure, stomach. Our description is "Gtube removal requiring anesthesia."
Removal at the bedside or in clinic is considered part of the E/M service for that date.
Hope that helps.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
dballard2004
True Blue
This does help! Thanks.