tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 21

Confused About Trach Tube Changes? 5 Tips Perfect Your Claims

Hint: Whether the fistula tract is established may decide whether code 31502 is warranted. For in-office tracheostomy tube changes, you won't be able to report a separate service, but good news: you may be able to claim the cost of supplies. Also, you can report tube changes in the OR, although it will mean more work for you. Highlight these five tips, and your trach tube change claims will avoid common pitfalls.Tip 1: Choose 31502 When Fistula Tract Is Not Established For trach tube changes, you've got one CPT code: 31502 (Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of...

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