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Wiki tracheostomy tube exchange

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

cathy
 
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
 
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