tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2007 Issue 9

Check for Guidance, Monitoring on G Tube Claims

You-ll be missing $$$ if you don't code for radiologic guidance when possible Patients who report to the ED with displaced or malfunctioning gastrostomy tubes (G tubes) present an immediate challenge for physicians and coders. Physicians need to work quickly to replace these tubes, because the patient could be missing enteric nutrition, liquid or medication that the G tube provides. Coders need to make sure they find every reportable service for these claims, or the practice will miss out on deserved reimbursement. Check out this advice on filing the most complete G tube replacement claims. Check Notes for E/M...

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