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Sump Decompression Tube placed through existing G Tube

Date: Aug 9, 2018

Question:

I need help with this case where the PEG tube is not suctioning properly: "The existing gastrostomy tube was injected with 5 cc of contrast, confirming appropriate positioning. I then placed a 12 French Salem sump drainage tube through the G-tube and coiled the distal portion of the gastric fundus for better decompression." Code 49465 is documented, but I can't find the sump or decompression code.

Question ID : 11241
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