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Chest x-ray with NG tube placement

Date: Dec 21, 2010

Question:

Hello, I have a question for you. Could you please tell me when and if it is appropriate to charge for a Chest x-ray after a NG tube is placed? Most of the time the nurses place this, but there are times where the physician places it.

Question ID : 2464
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