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Corpak feeding tube placement

Date: Nov 6, 2020

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Please advise on correct coding for this procedure. Examination: FL enteroclysis tube perc. Clinical History: Image-guided postpyoloric corpak placement. Intra-Procedure Meds: Contrast agent omnipaque 300 50 ml bottle 50 milliliter. NASOGASTRIC Using fluoroscopic guidance a 10 French Corpak feeding tube was placed without difficulty. Result: Position was confirmed with a small injection of barium; the tip is in the third portion of the duodenum. The tube was then flushed with a small volume of water. Impression: Uneventful placement of Corpak feeding tube." Should this be coded with 43752 or 49440 or 74355?

Question ID : 14684
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