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Reposition Dobbhoff

Date: Oct 2, 2019

Question:

Please advise on how to code a Dobbhoff advancement. "Contrast material was instilled through the existing Dobbhoff tube. The existing Dobbhoff tube is in position within the distal duodenum. The tube is then advanced (under fluoro) to the distal second portion of the duodenum, but fails to advance any further distally." Can I code for a reposition, or should I just code the fluoro?

Question ID : 13118
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