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43752- NOT Placed by a Physician

Date: Oct 27, 2023

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The initial intention was to place a ND/NJ tube. However, the tube wasn't able to be manipulated into the duodenum, only to the stomach. In this case, I know we shouldn't code the 44500, 74340 due to the tube not reaching the duodenum/jejunum but would instead go with 43752. The issue is, it's an APRN-CNP placing the tube, and the description of 43752 is strict and clear about it needing to be placed by a PHYSICIAN. How would you recommend coding this? 44500-52, 74340-52 crossed my mind, but wasn't sure.

Question ID : 19543
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