CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 1, 2021

A patient presented with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) that was partially pulled out and previously placed T-fasteners that were broken. The stomach was insufflated, contrast was injected through the tube, and two additional T-fasteners were placed to secure the stomach against the anterior abdominal wall. The existing G-tube was repositioned and confirmed to be in the stomach. Fluoroscopy was performed and documented. What is the appropriate code to report for this procedure?

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