tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 7

3 Ways to Nourish Your Related PEG Procedure Coding

Can't find a code for PEG tube removal? Here's why Placement is only part of the story for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Surgeons can also remove or replace all or a portion of such devices, and these procedures require unique coding solutions.  Here are three common coding problems with the advice you need to master them. 1. Select 43760 for Percutaneous Tube Replacement If the surgeon replaces the PEG tube because of clogging or other factors, you should report 43760 (Change of gastrostomy tube), says Linda Martien, CPC, CPC-H, coding, documentation and compliance specialist for National Healing...

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