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Pt. has previously placed plug/drain (MIC G-Tube) in intestinal fistula. We used 20500/76080..not same DOS. IR Dr. tends to it during placement of central line. Bill for this? It was not ordered........Given ongoing leakage from RUQ drain (MIC G-Tube), site assessment performed w/US. Small amount of extraluminal air was thought to remain. Balloon was inflated with addt'l1 ml. sterile water for total of 6 ml. Retention disc was gently tightened to skin surface and remaining prolene suture removed. Site was cleansed & clean dressing applied. There were no signs of skin breakdown or infxn.