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Scout x-ray view - Gastrostomy Injection

Date: Mar 2, 2020

Question:

Would the following be coded with 74018 or 74019? Is the scout billable? "A single AP abdomen scout was performed. Gastrostomy tube was injected with contrast. A second AP abdomen was obtained. No fluoroscopy was used."

Question ID : 13599
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