Wiki tracheostomy tube exchange

[cathykim]

has anyone coded 'tracheostomy tube exchange?'
no revision was done.
thank you for your help.

cathy

 

[lisigirl]

Hi Cathy,

I know that some coders use CPT 31502 however, if all the surgeon needed to do was remove one tube and insert another, I think you're only supposed to bill for an E&M visit.

I'll be interested to see if anyone else has a suggestion.

Lisi, CPC