Wiki G-tube change during postop periond

VRMoran

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I am not sure if we can bill for this G-tube change since it was done during the post op period. The provder want to bill a 43760 and 99024.

"Patient is s/p laparoscopic g-tube placement and doing well. Here for g-tube change Intake notes reviewed and relevant events noted.

Exam:

Vitals:
Filed Vitals:
04/01/13 1142
Pulse: 148
Temp: 36.2 °C
TempSrc: Axillary
Resp: 40
Height: 60 cm (23.62")
Weight: 6.051 kg (13 lb 5.4 oz)

Gen: nad, ao
Abdomen: soft, nttp
Incisions: well healed gastrostomy site


LABS/IMAGING:
g-tube study confirms tube placement


A/P: Patient is s/p laparoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. Tube replaced without difficulty. Position confirmed with post-placement study Follow up with me 3 months or sooner should problems arise"
 
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