AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Encounter for T-Tube Management

An elderly patient was referred for home health services following acute care hospitalization for cholecystectomy with biliary T-tube insertion. The patient had a history of above knee amputation several years ago. During the home care visit the patient received post-surgical management of the T-tube, wound care and dressing changes. How should this home health visit be coded? Would code V55.4, Attention to artificial openings, Other artificial openings of digestive tract, be assigned for the management of the T-tube? ...

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