Wiki PEG tube placement - I know that the old CPT code

[lindacoder]

I know that the old CPT code 43750 has been deleted and replaced by 43246. Can you use this code if PEG tube was placed at bedside and no endoscopy or fluoro was utilized? Thanks

 

[FTessaBartels]

No

No

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC

 

[lindacoder]

so what CPT code can you use?

 

[FTessaBartels]

E/M

It's part of the E/M service for that visit.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC