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Gastrostomy tube insetion without fluorscopy

Date: Feb 24, 2021

Question:

We know that a gastrostomy tube insertion without the use of fluoroscopy should be coded with an unlisted CPT. Would it be more appropriate to use code 49999, Unlisted procedure, abdomen, peritoneum and omentum, or code 43999, Unlisted procedure, stomach? The CPT code book classifies a percutaneous G-tube insertion within the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum section.

Question ID : 15085
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